Activities » Paying for Improvements

All five ABCD II states improved the delivery of care to young children, mostly without seeking new appropriations, changing state law, or obtaining federal approval. States found that they could make improvements to care without new funding or legislation They accomplished their work by leveraging existing resources (such as federal EPSDT provisions) and partnering with other stakeholders, including their sister agencies, private organizations, and providers.

This section includes resources on the costs and financing associated with the delivery of early childhood health and developmental services. It includes a guide to federal funding for early childhood supports and services, an evidence base for the types of programs that have been demonstrated to be effective, the potential for returns to society that exceed the resources invested in program delivery, and specific information on ABCD states’ strategies to pay for improvement.

• State-specific Resources produced by ABCD Consortia States for Paying for Improvements
• Peer-reviewed literature for Paying for Improvements
• Technical assistance Resources produced by NASHP and The Commonwealth Fund for Paying for Improvements
• Other Resources for Paying for Improvements