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Our Resource Library contains materials and assistance for early childhood educators and those they serve. Explore our selection of podcasts, tip sheets, websites, documents, and self-study courses.
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health | The Child and Adolescent Mental Health website is part of the National Institute of Mental Health. The site contains books, fact sheets, and summaries for the public, practioners, and researchers. The information ranges from ADHD to Youth in a Difficult World. | Website |
Child and Adult Care Food Program: Best Practices | The updated CACFP meal patterns lay the foundation for a healthy eating pattern for children and adults in care. USDA also developed optional best practices that build on the meal patterns and highlight areas where centers and day care homes may take additional steps to further improve the nutritional quality of the meals they serve. The best practices reflect recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the National Academy of Medicine to further help increase participants' consumption of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and reduce the consumption of added sugars and saturated fats. | Document |
Child Care Law Center | Serving as a Support Center for Qualified Legal Services Programs in the state of California, the Child Care Law Center’s attorneys work to break down the legal barriers standing between families in need of good, affordable child care. We educate parents and child care providers, advise advocates and policymakers, provide legal information and referrals, and litigate high-impact cases. This website provides important information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). | Website |
Child Care Weather Watch Chart | Watching the weather is part of a child care provider’s job. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to monitor the health and safety of children. | Document |
Child Trauma Academy | CTA is a not-for-profit organization based in Houston, Texas working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research and education. We recognize the crucial importance of childhood experience in shaping the health of the individual, and ultimately, society. By creating biologically-informed child and family respectful practice, programs and policy, CTA seeks to help maltreated and traumatized children. | Website |
Child Welfare Information Gateway | Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, we provide access to print and electronic publications, websites, databases, and online learning tools for improving child welfare practice, including resources that can be shared with families. | Website |
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA: UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORTING, PREVENTING | Interested in learning more about how to support young children who have experienced trauma? The Military Families Learning Network's Early Intervention Team has created a self-paced, interactive, 4-part that covers the prevalence and impact of trauma, manifestation of trauma in young children, providing trauma-informed supports, and preventing future trauma. It is designed to be a high-level overview of the topic and a starting point for professionals working with young children and their families. | Website |
Childhood Traumatic Grief | While many children adjust well after a death, other children have ongoing difficulties that interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to recall positive memories of their loved ones. A child may have a traumatic reaction after a death that was sudden and unexpected (e.g., through violence or an accident) or a death that was anticipated (e.g., due to illness). If the child’s responses are severe or prolonged and interfere with his or her functioning, the child maybe experiencing Childhood Traumatic Grief. Speakers in this series discuss various topics related to Childhood Traumatic Grief. | Website |
Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies | The NCBDDD and the Children's Preparedness Unit recently released this new Spanish-language resource (June 2018) to assist parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers helping children with special healthcare needs to prepare or recover from a disaster. | Website |
Children with Diabetes and Friends For Life | Welcome to the Children with Diabetes Resource Page – a comprehensive collection tailored for our community. Here, you’ll find digital flyers offering carb counts, insightful articles by our Clinical Director, and promotional materials for upcoming Friends for Life conferences. Delve into the wealth of resources, including information on popular CWD programs. This hub is crafted to provide valuable insights and support for individuals navigating the realm of diabetes. Explore the offerings that resonate with your journey. | Website |
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