Looking Ahead

To best meet the needs of the communities that IHSD serves, the agency is continually considering emerging local trends and the potential for expansion of its early care and education programs.

With regard to continued expansion and development, IHSD’s goals include:

• Expanding infant care
  Increasing the number of infant care programs for working families in San Mateo County.
• Broadening inclusion programs
  Collaborating with local school districts and community agencies to ensure the provision of disability services in natural environments.
• Further developing literacy efforts
  Extending family literacy programs to focus on both children and parent's literacy through various collaborative efforts.
• Promoting professional development
  Furthering the development of our Teacher Qualification Program to enhance program quality;seeking additional opportunities for the skill development of family service workers.
• Increasing efforts to promote health services
  Working collaboratively with the San Mateo County Health Services Agency to increase the number of children with health insurance, and the number of children ready to begin school with a complete physical exams and immunizations.
• Expanding school readiness partnerships
  Building stronger relationships with local school districts to enhance children's transitions into kindergarten.