Federal funding was received by the Department of Health for the state to plan, develop and ultimately implement collaborations and partnerships to support families and communities in their development of children that are healthy and ready to learn at school entry. The plan has been approved by the federal funding agencies and has now moved into the implementation phase. The Consensus Council assisted the group in developing the comprehensive plan, using consensus building, in the five essential component areas including Access to Health Insurance and Medical Home, Mental Health and Social/Emotional Development, Early Care and Education/Childcare, Family Support and Parent Education.