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Cairns, QLD educates young residents about pet ownership with Getting To Know Your Dog games
The suite of five online games teaches kids aged 5 to 11 how to interact with dogs. A matching game called Doggo Cards identifies human behaviors comparable to common dog postures. Bug Buster asks players to find hidden fleas and ticks in a virtual dog's fur. Additional games explain how to identify household hazards and develop bonds with pets. Council officials worked with CQUniversity students on the games' development.
Cairns, QLD
Australia
Bridgend County Borough Council, GB addresses period poverty with menstrual product subscriptions
Borough officials sought a sustainable solution to the lack of period product access in schools and public places. Residents aged 24 and under can request free subscriptions through council partner Grace & Green. Subscription boxes can be delivered to home addresses or picked up at local collection points. The company also maintains stands with free products in select locations. Grace & Green products are organic and biodegradable for lower impacts on the environment than plastic products.
Bridgend County Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Armidale Regional, NSW Girls in Civil initiative encourages construction workforce diversity
The three-week program shows entry points into the civil construction industry for female high school students. Participants learn about the industry and employment opportunities from construction experts. Girls in Civil includes visits to local construction sites, equipment demonstrations, and presentations by experienced professionals. Armidale and Training Services NSW hope participants are empowered to work in the male-dominated construction industry.
Armidale Regional, NSW
Australia
Orange County, FL helps domestic violence victims leave unsafe situations with child care pilot
Orange County identified childcare costs as an obstacle to residents leaving abusive environments. The two-year pilot uses $1 million in county funds to offset the costs of child care for domestic violence victims. Local member organizations in the Community Coordinated Care for Children identify and refer victims with children to childcare providers. The county's Neighborhood Centers for Families provide counseling, health services, and skills training to further assist participants.
Orange County, FL
United States
San Diego, CA uses TOOTRiS software in support of expanded childcare benefits for city employees
San Diego's Municipal Child Care Benefit Pilot offers participants up to $1,000 monthly for childcare costs. Eligible city employees earn less than $95,350 per year as full-time employees or part-time employees who also pursue higher education. The TOOTRiS platform will be used for childcare scheduling and the disbursement of pilot benefits. City officials are using the pilot to determine how best to serve thousands of employees facing rising childcare costs.
San Diego, CA
United States
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, GB digitizes care plan auditing with Invision360 EHCP tool
The borough's Children's Services team used manual processes for writing and auditing past Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Invision360's EHCP Tool converted a paper-based process into a digital one in 10 weeks. Council staff can collaborate across departments on effective EHCPs for 1,700 children with multi-faceted needs. Adopting the EHCP Tool resulted in uniform plan design, new insights about plan outcomes, and simplified quality assurance.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Cook County, IL pilots lead service line replacement program for home-based child carers
Cook County and Elevate will help 550 care providers follow county lead testing and mitigation standards. The one-year pilot uses federal ARPA funding for free replacements by approved plumbers. LeadCare Cook County targets five suburban communities - Calumet City, Cicero, Harvey, Hazel Crest, and Maywood. County officials will experiment with outreach and service delivery methods among pilot participants to identify successful practices for an expanded program.
Cook County, IL
United States
Buckinghamshire Council, GB Ready to Care digital suite prepares carers of at-risk children
The council developed a trio of easy-to-use digital guides for the most common types of carers. Residents access advice from experienced carers through the AdoptionReady, FosteringReady, and Guardian's Guide tools. Each tool contains tips and short lessons for challenges frequently faced by carers. Buckinghamshire Council pursued Ready to Care as a low-cost and approachable method for achieving positive carer impacts on children.
Buckinghamshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
Maricopa County, AZ improves juvenile probation outcomes with the Journey.do platform
Maricopa County and Arizona State University researchers collaborated on the platform's use by youth offenders. Journey.do combines self-assessments, skill building, and sharing exercises designed for youth enrichment. The platform also increases empathy and communication skills through professional development courses for probation officers. This partnership supports both sides of juvenile probation on the path to reduced recidivism.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States
Mansfield District Council, GB prevents unintentional injuries with child safety equipment pilot
Childcare centers in the district conduct initial home safety assessments for their clients. Families needing home upgrades are referred to the council's housing team for more detailed evaluations. The program offers free equipment and installation ranging from safety gates for stairs to bath mats. Council officials prioritize low-income households and focus on the most common causes of accidental injury in children including burns, choking, and falls.
Mansfield District Council, GB
United Kingdom
Harris County, TX EarlyREACH pilot addresses pandemic-related childcare closures with free care
Harris County, United Way of Greater Houston, and BakerRipley recruit area providers for a pilot lasting up to four years. EarlyREACH offers up to 1,000 childcare spaces for kids up to four years old thanks to $26 million in ARPA funds. Participating providers are paid upfront based on available spaces and offer above-market wages to their educators. The pilot focuses on areas of Harris County considered childcare deserts exacerbated by COVID-19 closures.
Harris County, TX
United States
Boulder County, CO Young Leaders Academy boosts youth entrepreneurship and job prospects
The six-month academy was designed to counter educational and career disruptions caused by COVID-19. Eligible participants were aged 16 to 24 and identified as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. Students completed six weeks of skill-building workshops with $500 incentives for attending 80% of sessions. Participants selected from paid internship, certification, or high school equivalency diploma tracks. Boulder County used federal ARPA funds to recruit partners and pay $6,000 stipends.
Boulder County, CO
United States