What is GUVIST Working On?

The Early Childhood Service Delivery Integration Network (ECSDI) evolved out of the need to reduce fragmented systems of care in the early childhood sector. This fragmentation undermines the ability to deliver effective and coordinated care, which may prevent families from accessing services, perpetuating or worsening adverse outcomes. Following a Family Network Analysis project, conducted to better understand the lived experience of families with young children (less than 5 years old) accessing social services in the Upper Valley, data uncovered specific needs and issues with the system, forming the foundation for an integration aim. The partner organizations below meet regularly to develop trust within the network, and strategic tasks to improve service delivery in this sector.

“The provider has been understanding, she reaches out, she has been on top of things…when there are people in my corner that aren’t going to judge me I go with them.” – Parent, Upper Valley

To learn more about ECSDI, the Family Network Analysis or to join this work,
please contact Cara Baskin, GUVIST Integration Catalyst GUVISTCatalyst@gmail.com

Integration Aim:

In development

Partner Organizations

Early Care and Education Association
Building Bright Futures
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
Monadnock United Way, Early Childhood Region 1
Capstone Community Action
WRJ Department of Health

Southeastern Vermont Community Action
South Royalton Health Care
Dartmouth Health
Waypoint Family Resource Center
The Family Place
Couch Family Foundation
TLC, Orange County, Springfield Parent Child Centers
Vital Communities