A New Way: Reimagining Substance Use Policies to Support Families
Substance use disorder is a health condition, not child abuse. Families need support, not stigma or punishment.
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Growing and Nurturing Support Systems for Families of Young Children
Child Trends and Safe Babies™, a program of ZERO TO THREE, presented findings from a study of six states focused on strategies for expanding prevention for infants and toddlers and their families, including through the Family First Prevention Services Act. There is also a dialogue with state and parent leaders on how they have developed and refined their prevention work for very young children and families, barriers and facilitators to the work, and how prevention-oriented agencies can partner to support families.
Presenters:
- Kendra Dunn, Director, Division of Community and Family Support, Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Kimberly Nabarro, Parent Leader, Safe Babies, ZERO TO THREE
- Jaclyn Szrom, Senior Policy Manager, Safe Babies, ZERO TO THREE
- Rebecca Vivrette, Research Scientist, Child Trends
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Supporting Babies and Toddlers in Foster Care: What Educators Need to Know
Children under 3 are the largest group entering the child welfare system. How can early childhood educators support babies and toddlers in foster care?
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Open Letter
Reflective Practice Is Hard Work, Here’s Why It’s Worth It
Janie Huddleston highlights how reflective practice, though difficult, is essential for transforming leaders and teams, and serving families in early childhood systems.
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Support ZERO TO THREE
We need your support now more than ever to ensure all babies have access to the quality care, services and support they need to thrive.
