Reports and Studies
Good Beginnings is proud to present Hawaii-based publications that will provide our community with information and strategies that will ensure that all of Hawaii’s children are safe, healthy, and ready to succeed.
How many children are in need? How much money does the state allocate for preventive early childhood programs? How many teachers in early childhood programs have their degrees? At Good Beginnings we believe it is essential to answer these and many other questions to accurately set a course to improve the well being of young children.
Belfield Economic Study
NEWLY RELEASED by Good Beginnings Alliance: The Economic Benefits of Investments in Early Education for Hawai`i
Investing in early childhood education has proven economic returns, especially in Hawai’i. The Economic Benefits of Investments in Early Education for Hawai’i report, commissioned by Good Beginnings Alliance, presents a viable solution to positively impact the economy through long-term savings to taxpayers and government, and also by generating more jobs in the field of early education.
Belfield Economic Benefits Study - Summary
Belfield Economic Benefits Study - Full Report
Annual Reports
We are pleased to share with you our accomplishments through our Annual Reports. Our Annual Reports are a celebration and acknowledgement of Good Beginnings partnerships and accomplishments.The Hawai`i Early Childhood Workforce Study
The Hawai`i Early Childhood Workforce Study, ”Who Cares for Hawaii’s Keiki in Centers?” began in 2000. Good Beginnings in partnership with Ho’owaiwai Na Kamalii distributed surveys to nearly 400 center-based early childhood centers in Hawai`i. The responses have provided Hawai`i with specific and current data on qualifications and compensation levels of the early childhood workforce; training and educational needs of these specific workforce; enrollment, capacity and demands of early childhood centers; and utilization rates for early childhood services.
EC Workforce Study Executive Summary
Financing Strategies to Support a Coherent Early Care and Education System in Hawaii (July 2003)
This report provides guidance for designing and financing a coherent system that ensures access to high-quality early care and education services for all of Hawaii's young children.Planning a Compensation Initiative for Hawaii’s Early Care and Education Workforce
This report explores key policy and design issues for Hawaii to consider in developing a compensation initiative. The report also provides an overview of current and recent initiatives launched in other states.
The Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Hawaii
This study shows that early childhood education, as an industry cluster, is a critical component of healthy economies - a component that creates jobs, generates local income, and enables parents to work and local businesses to thrive.
