In October 2016 to June 2017 several communities participated in an Action Learning Lab (ALL). This brief documents the key themes of the ALL, as well as considerations for future work at this intersection.
(8 pp)
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EC-LINC Research to Action: Measuring the Impact of Early Childhood Systems
December 2016
This report, created by the EC-LINC Outcomes & Metrics workgroup, focuses on population-level outcomes for young children and their families, identified a set of indicators for each, and explored the feasibility of gathering and tracking data for each of them at the community level.
(66 pp)
Brief
Working Toward Well-Being: Community Approaches to Toxic Stress
July 2016
This brief works towards shifting the conversation about toxic stress. It addresses its root causes, growth toward understanding, as well as community-level strategies. It also discusses toxic stress in cities.
(12 pp)
Brief
Strong Families: Parenting Brochure
2015
This brief is a brochure for parents outlining the five protective factors. It emphasizes the need for parents to be intentional about taking care of themselves, being informed, and seeking help.
(6 pp)
Brief
Strengthening Families and Essentials for Childhood
November 2014
This brief overviews Strengthening Families and Essentials for Childhood. It explores the common ground and differences to be considered when using the two together.
(36 pp)
Report
The Strengthening Families Approach and Protective Factors Framework: Branching Out and Reaching Deeper
September 2014
The purpose of this report is to provide a synthesis of the ideas and research from the neurobiological, behavioral, and social sciences that further inform the evidence-base of CSSP’s Strengthening Families Approach and Protective Factors Framework.
Brief
Protective Factors Approaches in Child Welfare
February 2014
This brief provides a succinct overview of protective factors approaches to the prevention/treatment of child abuse and neglect. It is designed to teach ways to lessen risks for abuse and neglect.
(10 pp)
PowerPoint
The Strengthening Families Self-Assessments for Child- and Family-Serving Programs
2014
This presentation provides a quick overview of the new materials and a more in-depth look at the revised Strengthening Families self-assessment tools released in 2014.
Report
Expanding the Evidence Universe: Doing Better By Knowing More
December 2011
This report provides recommendations related to expanding the knowledge base necessary to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities and was written for discussion at the Harold Richman Public Policy Symposium, the first in a series of forums honoring the memory of Harold Richman, co-founder of CSSP.
(60 pp)
Publication
Almost Like Family: Family Child Care
2009
This report shares results of a study used to inform the development of a self-assessment tool appropriate for use by home-based providers as well as an extensive review of the literature on home-based programs.
(72 pp)