Partnering schools, communities and Proposition 10

Partnering schools, communities and Proposition 10: Financing considerations for early childhood initiatives

The collaborative structure and flexible funding created by Prop 10 poses new opportunities for linkages among all those with a stake in quality early care and education – including schools, counties, early care and education providers, and other community agencies. These opportunities are tempered by the substantial financing and sustainability challenges inherent in developing more comprehensive and integrated programs and services. This reports explores issues related to financing school-linked early learning initiatives. It is meant to help stakeholders such as school officials, county officials, Prop 10 Commissioners, non-profit agency and community leaders to effectively finance and sustain these important initiatives.