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This brief discusses the importance of self-assessment for programs adopting Strengthening Families. It uses concrete, observable items to show how Strengthening Families protective factors can be supported through “small but significant changes.”
(4 pp)
This brief discusses how exemplary early care and education centers use their physical space to communicate to parents and others the importance of keeping children safe and nurturing their development.
(10 pp)
This brief discusses how one striking commonality across all exemplary programs was the presence of men, and the ability of male staff to build relationships with male family members.
(9 pp)
This brief discusses why exemplary early childhood centers provided mental health professionals. Early intervention can head off serious, long-term issues and consultants improved overall program quality.
(10 pp)
This brief discusses how staff leaders at exemplary centers develop personal relationships with families, teachers, and collaborators. Leaders model flexibility and commitment—going the extra mile for families in need.
(11 pp)
This brief discusses the importance of nurturing children’s social and emotional health. These skills are vital for school readiness and cognitive development, and it also contributes to reducing abuse and neglect.
(9 pp)
This report provides information on playgroup processes and components, including successful facilitator characteristics, frequency, management committee practices, evaluation, and funding. It summarizes findings on outcomes for parents, children, communities, and special populations.
(21 pp)
This webinar focused on the Preschool Development Grant funding opportunity released in fall 2018, and how states were writing family engagement and protective factors into their proposals.
The recommendations in this brief highlight strategies for improving the delivery of developmental screening and early intervention for children who become known to state and local child welfare systems.
(13 pp)
This PowerPoint provides a more in-depth look into the protective factors. It gives examples of what each factor looks like and everyday actions that demonstrate the factors.
(12 pp)