The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to implement a Rapid Response Team approach in collaboration with OCDEL.  

Unfortunately, due to changes in federal funding, OCDEL will no longer be able to support the RRT initiative in the same capacity. As the end of the funding approaches, The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s plan is to wind down operations of the Rapid Response Team (Effective 12/31/25), as we are unable to continue the initiative without sustained funding support. 

However, we remain committed to exploring future opportunities to reestablish the initiative should funding become available.

Kids in the preschool program at Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Centers onsite daycare facility

In general, the role of RRT's is to:

  • respond within 48 business hours to any early learning center program
  • facilitate the development of a case-based collaborative plan of action
  • provide short-term support to the ECE workforce and families
  • provide efficient warm handoffs to additional community supports, as necessary