San Diego Strategic Plan (2001-2003)

In early 2000, the Commission produced its first All 4 Kids Strategic Plan which outlined an initial process for improving the lives of San Diego County’s children and families. Working through the first full year of discussion, priority-setting, and funding activity has helped the Commission and the community clarify goals and methods for maximizing the opportunities offered by Proposition 10.

In its first year, the Commission established staffing, basic operations systems and an infrastructure for carrying out its responsibilities. It developed approaches to needs assessment, information gathering, and priority setting. Two large public engagement efforts, for first year planning and for the 2001 to 2003 Strategic Plan, formed the basis for the ongoing community conversations that will guide the Commission’s future decision-making. TPAC members, County staff and community experts researched existing data resources that can be used to measure results of activities for children.

Early in 2000, guided by the criteria outlined in the Strategic Plan, the Commission issued a series of immediate need grants to quickly infuse funds into the community. Working with the TPAC, a grant process consultant and procurement experts, the Commission established a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) process that will be used for competitive grants.

San Diego County was chosen as a participant in two statewide initiatives - the Civic Engagement Project and the Results for Children Initiative - that provide Proposition 10 Commissions with technical support for ensuring strong community involvement and sound systems for accountability.

The Strategic Plan for 2001 through 2003 builds on this first year’s experience to set the course for integrating early childhood programs, services and projects into a family-focused, neighborhood-based approach to school readiness. The Strategic Plan is a framework that describes how the Commission will approach its work. The plan will be reviewed annually and will be implemented through an annual implementation plan.

In addition, in 2001 to 2003, the Commission will continue development of an infrastructure to support its long-term, comprehensive activities and results. The Commission will formulate a community relations and information plan that will incorporate on-line technologies. It will seek advice on issues related to finance and investment strategies, and build information systems for complex accounting, reporting and data analysis.