Data, Policy & AdvocacyOakland 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.
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Policy & AdvocacyOSSS 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.
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Early Development Instrument (EDI)This tool gives a snapshot of young children's health, development, and school readiness within each “zone” or neighborhood.
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Related to this work:
- Family Child Care Policy Program (FCC): The goal of the group is to strengthen FCC providers and their businesses through advocacy.
Read more about the foundation of our work here.