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Is this useful for families? In some areas of California families don't have a choice in childcare. Is this relevant? Would we be causing confusion for families?

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Is this useful for families? In some areas of California families don't have a choice in childcare. Is this relevant? Would we be causing confusion for families?

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Conversations have begun but no specific actions for badging have been taken

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Conversations have begun but no specific actions for badging have been taken

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We are being asked to do more with less. This is not sustainable.

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North state together considered badging system and decided to not pursue because of lack of relevancy to families 

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North state together considered badging system and decided to not pursue because of lack of relevancy to families 

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How are we going to fund this work amidst declining revenue for many spaces in our field?

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How are we going to fund this work amidst declining revenue for many spaces in our field?

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QRIS participants receive window clings stating "I am Quality Starts participant." 

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QRIS participants receive window clings stating "I am Quality Starts participant." 

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Cautious about highlighting Quality rating because most FCCH providers would be rated lower than centers/preschools, but don't want to highlight this/send the wrong message.

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what are the different "badges" that families would understand and want?

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what are the different "badges" that families would understand and want?

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Where is family voice showing up in this process? consider what families are looking for when choosing child care

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Where is family voice showing up in this process? consider what families are looking for when choosing child care

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Consistency across the state of what a badge means

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Consistency across the state of what a badge means

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WFR has been leading statewide discussions regarding badging, it was in connection with pathways. Let's not re-invent the wheel. Let's build on the knowledge that is already in existence.

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WFR has been leading statewide discussions regarding badging, it was in connection with pathways. Let's not re-invent the wheel. Let's build on the knowledge that is already in existence.

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Badging doesn't feel like a priority with all of the other things that are happening right now

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Badging doesn't feel like a priority with all of the other things that are happening right now

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what is the purpose and who is it for - is for families? is it for the facility/provider as a "good job" acknowledgment?

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what is the purpose and who is it for - is for families? is it for the facility/provider as a "good job" acknowledgment?

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The Quality Continuum Framework is comprehensive so badging doesn't seem necessary. Bring back the full Tier Rating and don't waste time on reinventing the wheel.

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workforce registry - a system is key to badging; the system needs to be cohesive.

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workforce registry - a system is key to badging; the system needs to be cohesive.

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Follow current QRIS protocols (state preschool programs rated, considered how to rate other program types but did not roll out), no current badging but are "badging curious" regarding what it could look like.

May not be a good time to take on a new endeavor due to less funding to manage QRIS systems- less F5 funding to support QCC/working mostly with other block grants. More questions than answers.

Workforce Registry losing funding as well creates more uncertainty, difficult to pivot to a new initiative with so many unknowns.

ICE concerns overshadowing amongst providers.

Mixed Delivery system impacts with hold harmless ending and sustainability of programs.

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Tier Rating was working fine - it is only for a very small portion of providers anyway - CSPPs - so not sure why it was thrown out and why there is an effort to create something new.

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Capacity issues within counties make it difficult to pivot system

Is badging a priority? With programs struggling with sustainability and enrollment. Should we focus on supporting our programs in other ways?

With cuts in funding from IMPACT Legacy and other grants, is it realistic and top priority to focus on this?

Workforce Registry supports providers to track their permit/PD status- how can we leverage this to better support the workforce instead of adding another initiative

"Badging" like discussions with providers when discussing business planning as a marketing tool have been helpful to some providers with private and in-home providers

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Should it be statewide? Would it be more meaningful if there was a county system?

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Is this worth the conversation right now? Can it be achieved in the timeframe? Is First5 in it for the long-haul?

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KEEP IT FUNDED!! It has taken us years to build it up people using it, and find it very beneficial for persons who are part of the workforce. It needs improved especially for non-English persons. KEEP THE REGISTRY!!

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Is badging the right tool to support the mixed delivery system? Even though the state isn't funding a true mixed delivery system- could badging be implemented in increasing equitable mixed delivery system

Current stressors outside of QRIS cause hesitancy of rolling this out. Is it helpful?

Is F5 California funding this?

Workforce Registry (WFR) funding going away will cause changes in systems- why fund "badging" over WFR?

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We need ongoing support to do the things we do well in our communities: networking and supporting the childcare community where they are and responding to their needs and providing stipends for professional development. It is drawing away resources from these activities to engage in creating a new system or inventories of what we already do well.

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Is this for families/parental choice? Or is it just for us (in the field)? (probably the latter)

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We need data systems for tracking, rating, state reports and professional development! The funding for these is a much higher priority than badging or BEELS. We have all worked so hard in our local communities to onboard all of our participants!

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what is the vetting of requirements to earn a badge? 

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what is the vetting of requirements to earn a badge? 