Integrated early childhood care protocols are intersectoral strategies that aim to provide comprehensive care for early childhood. They are provided for in the municipal plan for early childhood 2018-2030* and in the 2021-2024 goal program in its goal 11 – implement integrated early childhood care protocols. They are instituted to strengthen the integrated protection network for children in the first years of life, their families or caregivers and pregnant women, through coordinated action between the various public administration agencies that serve these publics.
Integrated Protocols For Early Childhood Care – Integrated Municipal Policy For Early Childhood
Official Name of Signatory
City of Sao Paulo
Delegation
Brazil
Website of the Signatory
Name of the person presenting the Good Practice
Lucas Roberto Paredes Santos
Position/Job Title of person presenting the Good Practice
International Advisor
Aim of the Good Practice
Ensure that all children in early childhood receive education, care and stimulation that contribute to their integral development.
Target Group of the Good Practice
Children aged 0 to 6 and their carers, pregnant women, public servants and professionals who serve these groups.
Annual Monitoring Report
2024
Implementation period
2021-2030
Consistency over time
The 4 integrated protocols are intersectoral strategies that aim to promote integration between municipal services. Under development and implementation since 2021, through different instruments such as guides, manuals, integrated service flows, dissemination actions, communication and broad training for professionals in the municipal network, including courses.
Evaluation of the Good Practice
An example of this good practice was observed through the implementation of a pilot trial of the integrated protocol for active school search in Cidade Tiradentes (district of São paulo), in which professionals from education, health and social assistance reported improved coordination and the return of children to school through the application of the flow
Key stakeholders and partnerships
A population aged 0-6. Integrated service network for the protection of children in their early years of life, families, caregivers and pregnant women. Key partners: public administration agencies that serve these publics - municipal departments of health, education, social assistance, among others, and civil society organizations.
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Future Goal 1
Strengthen and measure comprehensive care practices for children aged 0 to 6, making them standard in public services throughout the city;
Future Goal 2
Ensure comprehensive care in early childhood;