Data, Policy & Advocacy

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Data, Policy & Advocacy

Oakland Starting Smart and Strong is committed to continuing its data, policy, and advocacy efforts. We deepen our commitment to centering community voices and leadership in data collection and analysis and working to ensure that our data, policy and advocacy efforts drive meaningful change in Oakland.

Policy & Advocacy

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OSSS has developed a community-driven policy agenda grounded in systems change for Oakland’s youngest learners, parent and family leadership in community investment, and equity for early childhood professionals and friend/family/neighbor caregivers.

Family Child Care Policy Program (FCC)

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The FCC Policy Program exists to strengthen FCC providers and their businesses through advocacy with local and state governments.

Early Development Instrument (EDI)

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This tool gives a snapshot of young children's health, development, and school readiness within each “zone” or neighborhood.

Read more about the foundation of our work here.