Not exact matches
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materials, designed to help professionals from a range of disciplines work in ways that embrace and build
on fathers» vital role in improving
children's
outcomes.
But organizing this phenomenon with specific learning
material can focus comprehension
on specific educational
outcomes, rather than encourage the younger tyke to imitate the older
child's messy bedroom habits.
Specifically to: 1) collaborate with Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) to create video resources that demonstrate its family skill - building model as a means of building adult capabilities to improve
child outcomes; 2) create an initial set of
materials for practitioners and leaders of family service - provision systems to be used with caregivers to improve serve - and - return interaction as well as self - regulation and executive function skills; and 3) test these
materials as part of a qualitative needs assessment of practitioners who wish to build the capabilities of adults who care for
children birth - to - five, with an emphasis
on birth - to - three.
Center - based and family
child care programs must implement developmentally appropriate research - based early childhood curriculum... that is based
on scientifically valid research and has standardized training procedures and curriculum
materials to support implementation [and] is aligned with the Head Start Early Learning
Outcomes Framework and, as appropriate, state early learning and development standards; and includes an organized developmental scope and sequence and is sufficiently content - rich within the... Framework to promote measurable progress toward development outlined in such Framework.
Improving
Child Welfare
Outcomes Through Systems of Care: Systems of Care: Guide for Strategic Planning Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center for Systems of Care,
Children's Bureau (HHS)(2007) View Abstract and Document Provides information and
materials on procedures any community can use to support the planning and development process for designing a system of care.
Research shows that improving organizational climates in
child welfare agencies may enhance
outcomes for the
children, youth, and families they serve.3 To provide a more holistic view of wellness, this section offers information,
materials, and tools for supporting and promoting the behavioral health and wellness of
children and families involved with
child welfare, in addition to resources
on worker and organizational wellness.
Intergenerational cycles of poverty are known to be associated with poor
outcomes for
children.40 41 Low maternal birthweight42 and poor maternal nutrition during childhood43 are associated with low birthweight in the mother's offspring, which is associated with poor
outcomes in infancy, childhood, and into adult life.44
Material deprivation increases the risk of illness and other adverse
outcomes throughout the life course.45 46 In addition, the length of time in poverty appears to have important effects
on child behavioural and educational
outcomes, which are probably mediated, in part, by the adverse effects of long term poverty
on parenting.
Summary: (To include comparison groups,
outcomes, measures, notable limitations) The study examined the impact of a 12 - week trial of Cool Kids Outreach (bibliotherapy
materials based
on the Cool Kids anxiety program) for parents of
children with anxiety disorders.
Summary: (To include comparison groups,
outcomes, measures, notable limitations) The study examined the impact of a 12 - week trial of bibliotherapy
materials based
on the Cool Kids anxiety program for parents of
children with anxiety disorders.
Parenting is a proximal variable in the causal pathway to adverse
outcomes in childhood and adolescence, of which
material disadvantage and economic hardship are distal variables.32 Behavioural problems and temper tantrums among young
children have been shown to increase as a result of parenting changes associated with economic hardship.33 Economic deprivation has also been associated with decreased respect for the father and increased dependence
on peer group for adolescent boys, and lowered feelings of self adequacy and reduced goal aspirations for adolescent girls.15 Economic hardship appears to have direct and indirect effects
on adolescent functioning.