Sentences with phrase «needs of children and families»

The report analyses the implementation of special guardianship orders and considers how well they have met the needs of children and families since their introduction.

Our latest Policy Brief explores the implications of current research on this significant period of development, and considers strategies for addressing the needs of children and their families to optimise their health and wellbeing.

A significant public investment is needed to support a comprehensive early childhood education system that meets the needs of children and their families, early childhood education providers, and early educators.

In addition to emphasize learning - related skills, high - quality preschool programs should have a good curriculum.Itmust be structured enough, while giving enough flexibility to allow for the different needs of children and their families.

Having guidelines for classroom procedures, daily routines, home visiting, etc. that consider the impact of trauma, address the individual needs of children and families impacted by trauma, provide reminders about avoiding unintentionally «re-traumatizing» a child or family in their care, and how to generally support these children and families through the Early Head Start and Head Start program.

One of the major challenges for Australia today is to make the change from traditional models of «siloed» service delivery, which no longer serves the needs of children and families, to a stronger, more integrated system of support services for families.

Continuing the process, Sesame Workshop conducted focus groups with parents and service providers to ensure that all of the resources effectively meet the needs of children and families.

Technology and media are present in so many aspects of life that it is nearly impossible to imagine a one - size - fit - all approach of limits and restrictions that could meet the diverse needs of children and families.

This will allow state administrators to obtain an unduplicated count of children receiving early childhood services, will provide a more complete picture of the needs of children and families, and will create opportunities to analyze data for long - term analysis and research purposes.

These services meet the unique and ever - changing needs of children and the families that care for them and may include information and referral; education (e.g., parenting skills, advocacy skills with school systems, etc.); clinical and therapeutic services; access to material resources; and access to community - based supportive networks (e.g., support groups, recreational activities, and respite care).

Unlike court - imposed resolutions, agreements reached through the Collaborative Divorce Process are structured through the thoughtful and honest participation of the parties and are uniquely tailored to the needs of their children and families.

Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well - being of children and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals to information and resources that help them address the needs of children and families in their communities.

infuse competencies for supporting social - emotional development into early childhood programs to help address the needs of children and families they serve,

Professionals must understand the specific needs of the children and families they are working with in order to effectively build in strategies and support to help deal with these traumatic experiences.

They are designed to help services to reflect on their own practices and how they are meeting the needs of children and families in their own communities.

Current descriptive data on the state of infant care and scientifically based information on the inter-relatedness between specific components of quality and affordability of early education and care, the family environment, family characteristics, and children's developmental outcomes will produce valuable information that will inform early education policy regarding the needs of children and families.

Programs that are inclusive and sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of children and families are more likely to succeed.

Head Start providers maintain our commitment to continuous quality improvement, constantly seeking more effective approaches to meeting the needs of the children and families we serve.

A strong regional infrastructure for implementing the ELP will ensure that statewide and local organizations work together, tap into each other's wisdom, have the capacity to understand the changing demographics and needs of children and families, and set strategy to take action collectively so that ALL children have a greater opportunity to be successful in school and in life, particularly those furthest from opportunity.

Missouri's Family and Community Trust (FACT) has released the 2018 Missouri KIDS COUNT Data Book, intended to identify the needs of children and families throughout the state.

I encourage all staff and consultants to seek information from family members or other key community informants that will assist us in responding effectively to the preferences and needs of children and families from diverse backgrounds served in our program.

MSPCC combined with Eliot Community Human Services in 2016 to further strengthen the agency's services and better address the needs of children and families.

The Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, includes the broad range of federal programs that address the needs of children and families.

In 2011, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) convened a State Advisory Council on Early Learning and Care to assess his state's current early learning landscape and identify the needs of children and families.

Adapting and maintaining an environment which appreciates and respects the diverse individual and group needs of the children and their families

Enhancing Home Visiting With Mental Health Consultation (PDF - 1218KB) Goodson, Mackrain, Perry, O'Brien, Gwaltney, (2013) Pediatrics, 132 Highlights several federally funded Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health Project sites testing early childhood mental health consultation that of promote parent and child behavioral health by enhancing the capacity of home visitors to identify and appropriately address the unmet mental health needs of children and families.

Check out Families Thrive, a unique partnership in Contra Costa County, California which is actively working with diverse sectors and organizations to address the specific needs of children and families impacted by domestic violence.

Highlights the importance of understanding the concerns and needs of children and families in rural communities, their strengths and resources, and the cultural sensitivity required of child welfare professionals as they work to achieve safety, permanency, and well - being for rural children.

Wendy and Angela were already supporting the emotional needs of both children and families during this time of grief and transition.

Practice Guide: Assessing the Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Children and Families in Out - of - Home Care (PDF - 460 KB) New South Wales Department of Community Services (2008) Reviews relevant needs of children and families in out - of - home care and key assessment areas, including a CALD Assessment Checklist.

To meet the needs of our children and their families attending our service in the best ways, we needed to consider many things when making our first KidsMatter display in the foyer.

This course covers the social and legal context of family life in Scotland, the needs of children and families, particularly those experiencing separation or divorce / dissolution, the process and practice of mediation and the underlying theories such as conflict and power.

When educators are familiar with each family's particular circumstances, ECEC services are more able to meet the learning, social and wellbeing needs of children and their families.

She has an interest working with complex systems and providing secondary consultation to support community agencies best meet the needs of children and families.

Their role will focus on further increasing RAV's capacity to respond to the needs of children and their families, as well as developing and implementing new high quality services centred on children's well - being.

The COPMI (Children of Parents with a Mental Illness) national initiative aims to foster better mental health outcomes for children of parents with a mental illness, reduce stigma associated with parental mental illness, and help friends, family and workers identify and respond to the needs of the children and their families where parental mental illness exists.

Recognise that the needs of all children and families will be different and will also change over time.

Trauma & Grief Network This network has information to help people understand and respond to the needs of children and families experiencing trauma, loss or grief.

«The aim of COPMI is to foster better mental health outcomes for children of parents with a mental illness, reduce stigma associated with parental mental illness, and help friends, family and workers identify and respond to the needs of the children and their families where parental mental illness exists.

School Based Services is provided through our partnership with the local school districts and is part of Intermountain's Array of Services designed to meet the needs of children and families dealing with a range of mental health issues.

The clinic is part of Intermountain's Array of Services designed to meet the needs of children and families dealing with a range of mental health issues.

In 2004, North Carolina's Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) demonstrated a clear need for more accurate and comprehensive assessments of the strengths and needs of children and families served by child welfare.

Lobato's research focuses on the needs of children and families affected by chronic illness and disability.

In 2004, findings from the initial round of Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) demonstrated a clear need for more accurate and comprehensive assessments of the strengths and needs of the children and families served by the child welfare system.

This integrated model holds the promise of promoting parent and child behavioral health by enhancing the capacity of home visitors to identify and appropriately address the unmet mental health needs of children and families.

«the ability of child welfare agencies to meet the complex needs of the children and families they serve is directly reliant upon the quality and stability of their service delivery staff.»

This data is used to inform each site's continuous program improvement efforts, individualize their practices to the needs of the children and families they serve, and to satisfy accountability requirements set by funding agencies.

Others that may benefit include agencies developing a coordinated response to address the complex needs of children and families as well as organizations or community groups considering policies that promote family engagement, advance culturally responsive and individualized approaches, and strengthen community services and supports.

Family and group sessions may be longer, depending on the needs of the children and families involved.

The project team conducted site visits to child welfare agencies to talk with agency administrators, supervisors, and workers, among others, regarding the issue of over-representation, and to find out more about the types of programs, practices, and strategies that are being implemented to meet the needs of children and families of color, particularly African - American children and families.