The primary objective or focus of CNMI CCDF's Phase I proposal is how to increase access to high quality care for infants and toddlers as CCDF implements the requirements of the CCDBG Act of 2014. Because of CNMI's CCDF lack of experience and expertise in research and evaluation, the project approach included participation from researcher partnerships to help create a data system, full participation in the research consortium, peer learning opportunities, partnerships with state agencies, and flexibility in improving and, incorporating lessons learned through the process.