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DCF's YoungStar Five Year Plan
The Department of Children and Families submitted and the Joint Finance Committee approved a five-year sustainability plan that outlines YoungStar policy and implementation.
YoungStar Specifics
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| YoungStar Frequently Asked Questions Document | An ongoing compilation of the questions DCF receives from parents and providers with answers to these commonly asked questions |
| YoungStar Point Detail Family Group School-Age |
Gives an overview of how child care programs and providers can earn points in YoungStar by demonstrating best practices in child care |
| YoungStar PowerPoint presentation |
Provides a visual program overview of YoungStar |
| YoungStar Minimum Point Requirements | Describes the minimum criteria that programs and providers need to meet for each YoungStar level |
| YoungStar Proposal (January 2010) | Provides a broad overview of the background and purpose of the YoungStar program |
| YoungStar Consortium
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Find information about each member of the YoungStar Consortium as well as details about the work they do in Wisconsin |
| Wisconsin Interpretations |
When using the Environment Rating Scales to evaluate child care programs, YoungStar Rating Observers will allow these slight modifications to the Scales to account for situations unique to Wisconsin. |
| YoungStar Statistics |
Every month, new statistics are posted on the progress of YoungStar in Wisconsin. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date information on YoungStar. |
| Evaluation of YoungStar |
DCF is working with a team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to evaluate YoungStar as an effective quality rating and improvement system. Read about the plans for evaluation. |