Not exact matches
Parent support
programs aim to support and strengthen existing parenting abilities and promote the development of new competencies so that parents have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out child - rearing responsibilities and provide their children with experiences and opportunities that promote child
learning and development.14 Parenting support
programs typically include the following features: universal access for families,
early support to families, and family involvement at all levels of
program operation15 Parenting
programs often encompass a variety of parenting activities, including, but not limited to, parent and child play groups, parent information classes and support groups, parenting materials, and individualized parent supports provided in response to particular child - rearing concerns or specific parenting questions.
The co-authors say research shows
learning — including for social and emotional skills — is
often sequential where foundational skills and knowledge are mastered before moving on, therefore it wouldn't be effective to just implement a preschool
program for four - year - olds a year
earlier.
Duncan and other pre-K backers
often point to research that investing in
early learning programs saves money in the long run as children are kept out of costly special education
programs and are less likely to be incarcerated or become teen parents.
Elements of the ABC / CARE
program exist today through a number of
often disjointed home visiting, child well - being, nutrition,
early learning, childcare and preschool
programs.
Parent support
programs aim to support and strengthen existing parenting abilities and promote the development of new competencies so that parents have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out child - rearing responsibilities and provide their children with experiences and opportunities that promote child
learning and development.14 Parenting support
programs typically include the following features: universal access for families,
early support to families, and family involvement at all levels of
program operation15 Parenting
programs often encompass a variety of parenting activities, including, but not limited to, parent and child play groups, parent information classes and support groups, parenting materials, and individualized parent supports provided in response to particular child - rearing concerns or specific parenting questions.