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naeyc Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families

naeyc Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families Generously supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The Big Picture Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Child Abuse Prevention Program. Program Mission: To protect children from abuse and neglect in order to promote their

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naeyc Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families

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  1. naeyc Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families Generously supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

  2. The Big PictureDoris Duke Charitable FoundationChild Abuse Prevention Program Program Mission: To protect children from abuse and neglect in order to promote their healthy development. Strategy: To infuse successful prevention practices into normal, non-stigmatizing systems that large numbers of families with young children encounter on a regular basis.

  3. Goal: To support early childhood professionals in efforts to strengthen families… Strategies: Actively engage early childhood professionals in these efforts Prepare & support early childhood professionals Identify & supportleaders in the field Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families

  4. Goal and strategies: another view

  5. Family Strengthening Strategies:Engage, prepare, & support… • Developmentally appropriate practice • Reciprocal relationships with families • Recognize risks/signs of abuse & provide appropriate support • Help address challenging behaviors • Build on child and family strengths • Know professional responsibilities & seek professional development opportunities

  6. NAEYC Priorities

  7. Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families National Leadership Program • Two cohorts (2005 and 2006) • Participants: • Meet face-to-face twice during the year • Develop & implement Action Plans • Receive a grant of $1,000 • Are linked to resources, materials, & support • Connect through regular conference calls & email • Participate in reporting & evaluation activities

  8. Presentations & trainings College courses Collaboration/coalitions Connections with other DDCF grantees Mini-conferences State-level advocacy Funds/in-kind support/donations Statewide affiliate office New services for families Action Plan Activities

  9. What does this mean for me? • Can be replicated • Range of ideas & opportunities for professionals at all levels • Low- or no-cost • Connects with current practice • Materials are readily available from NAEYC, CSSP, CSEFEL, etc.

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