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An Introduction to Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Grace Whitney, SchoolHouse Connection, Washington, DC Marsha Basloe, Child Care Services Association, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Abstract The articles in… Grace Whitney, SchoolHouse Connection, Washington, DC Marsha Basloe, Child Care Services Association, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Abstract The articles in this issue of the ZERO…
Hawaii Utilizes Family Child Interaction Learning Programs as Part of a Mixed Delivery System
Family Child Interaction Learning programs are an alternative to traditional childcare for many of Hawaii’s families.… Family Child Interaction Learning (FCIL) programs employ a multi-generational, culturally responsive approach that is utilized by many of Hawaii’s Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Asian and immigrant families. Families in these…
Hawaii initiates Ohana Nui Across Departments Serving Young Children
Ohana Nui, or “extended family” is Hawaii’s adaptation of the national two-generation anti-poverty strategy. Ohana Nui, or “extended family” is Hawaii’s… Ohana Nui, or “extended family” is Hawaii’s adaptation of the national two-generation anti-poverty strategy. Ohana Nui, or “extended family” is Hawaii’s adaptation of the national two-generation…
States Take Action for Infants and Toddlers!
Spring and summer have brought several state budget wins for babies and toddlers across the nation, in some cases, via… Spring and summer have brought several state budget wins for babies and toddlers across the nation, in some cases, via increased funding through the federal…
Supporting Young Children Experiencing Separation and Trauma
Resources for Adults Who Care for Them… Young children and their families can be tremendously affected by trauma, with significant implications for well-being well into the future. And while young children can be very expressive, they often do not have the skills or ability…
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Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network (ECCS CoIIN)
by Debbie Cheatham, BSN, MS, DNP, and Catherine Bodkin, MSW, MSHA, LCSW, Senior Technical Assistance Specialists supporting the ECCS CoIIN… by Debbie Cheatham, BSN, MS, DNP, and Catherine Bodkin, MSW, MSHA, LCSW, Senior Technical Assistance Specialists supporting the ECCS CoIIN Project at ZERO TO THREE…