Data for Change: Building Bridges Between Public Health and Early Childhood
Explore the power of data to support collaboration and improve child well-being with our interactive mapping tool. Designed to bridge public health and child care systems, this tool visualizes critical factors such as the locations of child care centers, local health departments, and community resources alongside health equity data.
The map layers essential data, including:
- Child Opportunity Index (COI) & Social Vulnerability Index (SVI): Identify areas with the greatest need by analyzing factors that influence health equity and community well-being.
- Child Care Infrastructure: View the locations of child care centers and Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies to assess the availability of essential services for families.
- Local Health Departments: Access contact details and service areas to streamline connections between public health and child care systems.
Whether you’re planning vaccination drives, addressing health disparities, or building stronger local partnerships, this mapping tool provides actionable insights to allocate resources effectively and promote equitable outcomes.
Additional Mapping Resources
This worksheet will assist in identifying key community needs, assets, and potential partners.
U.S. Pediatric Public Health & ECE Infrastructure instructional story map.
Looking for child care? Your local CCR&R agency can help you find options near your home or work.
The Improving the Health of Young Children: Expanding Pediatric Vaccination Coverage through Partnerships with Early Care and Education Programs project is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), . The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CDC or imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
