Examining How Place-Based Strategies Can Bridge Gaps in Services for Families

So-called “place-based strategies” have been gaining attention for their cross-cutting approaches to delivering housing, education and health care in a particular neighborhood or geographic area. The aim is to identify gaps in funding and avoid duplicating efforts. While it is premature to say that the approach is making a difference for young children, it is not too early to examine how various communities are using place-based funds and combining resources from different place-based programs. Read more in this Early Ed Watch blog post.