Create and implement sound business practices and governance policies to ensure the successful start-up and sustainability of Smart Beginnings Western Tidewater.

Focus on supporting quality to promote outcome-based efforts, supported by data collection and analysis and promoting sustainability. Establish a governance structure that includes a legal structure, policies and procedures, non-profit status and a strategic plan. Develop a sustainability plan that includes a system of wide-spread donations, identification of sources for local grants, and secure base funding from multiple, renewable sources.

Places a high priority on identifying and supporting efforts that promote excellence in supporting children and families. Establishing a Results Based Accountability Results Leaders group to accelerate quality programs and build local leadership skills. For information about Results Based Accountability, go to the following website:

http://resultsleadership.org/