Framework | Community Assessment: A New Approach to Using Community-Level Early Childhood Service Data

The Community Assessment Framework includes data in four key areas: Eligibility, Access, Services, and Impact. Use of this framework encourages states to bring together comprehensive data in a meaningful way. Integrating data across these areas yields critical information to help policymakers and community leaders assess needs, evaluate impact, customize solutions for their communities, and foster greater community engagement in early childhood efforts.