Transcript early steps: A New Look

Before and After
Providers and Children
5000
4317
4000
2740
3000
Providers
Children
2000
1187
950
1000
0
2005
2006
2007
Effects in the Hurricane Regions
EarlySteps Providers
200
169
150
100
New Orleans
85
81
Lake Charles
50
25
0
2005
2006
2007
Contributing Factors
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Change in population census
Change in provider census
Budget cuts to State Agencies->rate cuts
Eligibility criteria changes
Recommendations
• Disaster Plan should include:
– Emergency staff contact information
– Data Management strategy
– Hardcopy storage plan
– Information to families