When we introduced the Contra Costa Early Childhood Systems Map during our recent webinar, we shared a countywide, bird’s-eye view of programs and systems serving young children and their families. It is designed to support evidence-informed policy and budget discussions, clarify how public investments intersect across systems, and highlight both community strengths and areas of unmet need through both quantitative data and resident stories.
We’re excited to share three recorded videos from the webinar that can serve as powerful learning tools for your team, partners, and community stakeholders to support planning, collaboration, and decision-making efforts across sectors.
The Full Webinar Recording
The full webinar recording is the best place to start if you want comprehensive context.
In this session, you’ll:
- Learn why the Systems Map was developed
- Understand how it integrates data across systems
- Hear how it supports evidence-informed policy and budgeting
- See how community voice is incorporated alongside quantitative data
The Demo & Walkthrough
The demo and walkthrough video is your hands-on guide to navigating and using the Systems Map with confidence.
In this session, you’ll:
- Learn to navigate the tool
- See how to move from big-picture context to specific indicators
- Understand how each section is organized and how to interact with the data
- Discover how the data can be viewed geographically and identify potential gaps
The Panel Discussion
The panel discussion recording brings the Systems Map to life through the voices of two respected county leaders: Francine Jolton, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, Contra Costa County Supervisor for District 5.
In this session, you’ll:
- Hear from Dr. Francine Jolton as she reflects on her experience serving on the Systems Map Advisory Group and her decades in pediatric practice
- See how the Systems Map connects providers, helping them understand how their work fits into the bigger picture.
- Gain insight from a policymaker’s lens, as Supervisor Scales-Preston underscores a core reality: numbers drive funding and shape public investment decisions.
- Learn how shared data helps guide resource decisions, especially when budgets are tight.
- Discover the importance of using the Map to highlight critical needs so vulnerable populations are not missed.
- Listen to how the Systems Map provides shared data for agencies, providers, and community partners, helping everyone work together.
Start using the Contra Costa Early Childhood Systems Map
Connect with us or schedule an individual walk-through:
Dr. Mackenzie Whipps
mwhipps@first5coco.org
