Early Childhood Development Services in Cedar-Riverside: Landscape Analysis and Strategic Action Plan

Abstract

In January 2013, the Cedar Riverside Neighborhood Revitalization Program (CRNRP) partnered with Cedar-Humphrey Action for Neighborhood Collaborative Engagement (CHANCE) at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs to explore the challenges and opportunities related to early childhood development in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. This Executive Summary will supplement a final report to be complete in May 2013, and is meant to summarize the most significant and compelling information resulting from an extensive review of relevant literature and resources related to early childhood development, three focus groups with parents in the neighborhood, and indepth interviews with residents, community leaders, and child development service practitioners. In reflection of the challenges and opportunities identified in this study, recommendations are provided which outline potential future efforts for the community to work together to ensure that all children in the neighborhood have the opportunity and support to learn, grow, and succeed during their most important years.