MAP Team

VISION: All children in New Jersey will have equal access to affordable, high quality, developmentally appropriate and culturally competent child care. The interagency MAP to Inclusive Child Care Team has been meeting regularly since 1997 to discuss strategies for increasing and enhancing the inclusion of children with special needs in child care s... ettings. The MAP Team includes representatives from the Department of Human Services, the Department of Education (Office of Special Education, Office of Early Childhood Education and Learning Resource Centers), Department of Health, (NJ Early Intervention Systems, Child and Community Health Services Specialized Pediatrics, and Special Child Health Services), Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), NJ School-Age Care Coalition (NJSACC), Early Intervention providers, Head Start, Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, disability organizations, child care providers, parents, trainers, and advocates for children with special needs. The MAP Team's goals are to facilitate communication and cooperation among agencies and organizations regarding special needs children in all types of child care programs and to be a resource for providers as they serve children with disabilities and other special needs and their families. The MAP Team provides guidance to the NJ Inclusive Child Care Project ( www.spanadvocacy.org/njiccp ) that offers on-site technical assistance, workshops and presentations at state and national conferences. Access virtual meetings from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also dial in using your phone.Read More