Transcript An approach to child abuse and neglect prevention that was:

P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
that keep families strong
Created by the Midwest Learning
Center for Family Support at
Family Focus, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Purpose of this learning opportunity!
1.To deepen the understanding of protective
factors and how they relate to prevention of
child abuse and neglect.
2. To explore how early care and education
centers can implement strategies that build
the protective factors.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Learning Objectives
At this training participants will:
• Gain an understanding about the 4 protective factors related
to adults the one protective factor related to children and
the sixth protective factor parent-child relationships.
• Gain insight into how the protective factors prevent child
abuse and neglect.
• Identify strategies that contribute to strengthening each of
the protective factors in the daily operations of an early care
and education center.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
How Early Childhood programs contribute
to prevention of child abuse and neglect
Program Strategies that:
Protective Factors
• Facilitate friendships and
mutual support
Parental Resilience
• Strengthen parenting
Social Connections
• Respond to family crises
• Link families to services and
opportunities
• Value and support parents
Knowledge of Parenting
& Child Development
CAN
Prevention
Concrete supports in
times of need
• Facilitate children’s social and
emotional development
Social and Emotional
Competence of Children
• Observe and respond to early
warning signs of child abuse
or neglect.
Parent-Child
Relationship
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
What is a Protective Factors Approach?
An approach that looks at the existing
strengths of families and builds upon
these strengths to keep families healthy
and children safe.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Protective Factors
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting
& Child Development
Concrete supports in
times of need
Social and Emotional
Competence of Children
Parent-Child
Relationship
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
What is resilience?
“Human capacity and ability
to face, overcome, be
strengthened by, and even
transformed by experiences
of adversity.”
Skills for Tomorrow (Website)
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Surviving
troubled
families
Overcoming
tough times
What is resilience?
Rebounding
Rising
Above
Adversity
Springing back
“Human capacity and ability to face,
overcome, be strengthened by, and
even transformed by experiences of
adversity.”
Skills for Tomorrow (Website)
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Time to reflect!
A Mindful reflection
Remember a time when you were in a situation
where you were resilient, you ‘bounced back’ when
you handled something challenging and realized
that you got stronger doing it?
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Enhance Parental Resilience
Strengthening Families defines parental resilience as psychological health
• times when parents feel supported
• can develop trusting relationships with others
• reach out for help
• are able to solve problems
*
Parents’ ability to
be resilient is
impacted by their
own childhood
experiences.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Resilience of staff, educators,
administrators of the center
How does the resilience of the staff,
educators, and administrators effect
parental resilience?
How do staff learn to be resilient?
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
What are characteristics of a
resilient parent?
What happens when a parent
isn’t resilient?
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
We want to help parents
build resilience.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Protective Factors
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting
& Child Development
Concrete supports in
times of need
Social and Emotional
Competence of Children
Parent-Child
Relationship
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
What do we mean by social connections?
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Develop Social Connections
• Relationships with extended family, friends, co-workers, others
• Parents with children of similar ages
• Mutual assistance networks: child care, emotional support,
concrete help.
Isolated families, working
families, families living in
dangerous communities
may have fewer positive
social connections.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Protective Factors
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting
& Child Development
Concrete supports in
times of need
Social and Emotional
Competence of Children
Parent-Child
Relationship
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Build Knowledge of Parenting
and Child Development
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Knowledge of parenting and child development
• Basic information about how children develop
• Ways to help children develop
• Dealing with developmental challenges
• Alternative parenting practices
• Understanding ways to help children with special needs or who
are victims of child abuse and / or neglect.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Protective Factors
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting
& Child Development
Concrete supports in
times of need
Social and Emotional
Competence of Children
Parent-Child
Relationship
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Offer Concrete Support in Times of Need
• Able to meet basic needs
• Know where to go to get help when needed
• Access to use appropriate services
• Follow through to address the problem/issue/crisis
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Time to reflect!
A Mindful reflection
What are some concrete supports for your family when
in times of need?
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
More reflection
Think of a time when your family needed support.
• What kind of support did your family need?
• Who provided the support you needed?
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Basic Needs
Response to a Crisis
FOOD
SHELTER
CLOTHING
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Where to go for help?
Access Services for:
Assistance with:
Help with personal / family issues:
• Employment / job opportunities
•
Depression
• Housing
•
Alcohol
• Education
•
Substance abuse
• Health care
•
Domestic violence
• Transportation
•
Mental health
• Respite / child care / babysitting
• Legal issues / financial supports
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Protective Factors
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting
& Child Development
Concrete supports in
times of need
Social and Emotional
Competence of Children
Parent-Child
Relationship
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Foster Social and Emotional Competence of Children
• Quality primary relationships
• Friendship skills, peer relationships
• Emotional recognition, recognize and express feelings
• Problem-solving skills
• Social and anger coping
• How to play with other children
• How to exercise self-control and
negotiate conflicts
• Sharing, cooperation, and taking turns
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
What are your thoughts?
•
How do you know a child is on track socially
and emotionally?
•
What are some signs that the child is not on track?
•
How is this Protective Factor related to
Child Abuse and Neglect?
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Protective Factors
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting
& Child Development
Concrete supports in
times of need
Social and Emotional
Competence of Children
Parent-Child
Relationship
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Enhance Parent-Child Relationships
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Enhance Parent-Child Relationships
Parent-child relationships that are
 warm,
nurturing,
responsive
are related to positive outcomes.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Enhance Parent-Child Relationships
Positive parent-child relationships…
 Being “in-tune” with each other
The parents ability to read verbal and non-verbal cues
of the child
The child’s ability to read the cues of the parent

Parents having the knowledge, skills and ability to
respond to the needs of the child
appropriately
consistently
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Enhance Parent-Child Relationships

What are some behaviors you have
observed when a parent-child relationship
appears difficult?

What can early childhood professionals
do to enhance parent-child relationships?
Early childhood programs can partner with
parents to help them build positive
relationships with their children.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Enhance Parent-Child Relationships
Strengthening Families Illinois seeks to
support parents to be “good enough” parents.
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Action Plan based on Program Self-Assessment
Program Strategy:
Facilitate Friendships and Mutual Support
Self Assessment Item
Concern
Proposed Actions
Timeline
1. A comfortable space
is available for
families to meet
informally.
The space we have available
for parents is in the lobby and
while they can meet there
informally and it’s relatively
large, it is not a good place for
any serious activity or meeting
because there is no privacy. It
is also not used very often.
1. Talk to parents about the idea of
having a space for them to meet
and what they’d like to do there
January 2006
2. Form a committee of parents and
staff to work on the issue
January 2006
3. Come up with a recommendation
March 2006
4. Create implementation plan for
space and usage
April 2006
5. New or redesigned parent space
Summer 2006
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Scenarios / Case Studies
group work
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
List the strengths of this family.
What Protective Factors are
related to this scenario?
What strategies does your
center have in place to support
this family?
What strategies do you need to
put in place to support this
family?
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Group Presentations
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
What did you learn?
group feedback
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Resources Available to You!
• Learning Networks - Peer support
• Guidebook - Protecting Children by Strengthening Families
• TA from Strengthening Families Illinois
• www.strengtheningfamiliesillinois.org
• www.cssp.org
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
final reflections
group closer
feedback
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
N
G
C
H
I
L
D
R
E
N
B
Y
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
E
N
I
N
G
F
A
M
I
L
I
E
S
Evaluations
Midwest Learning Center for Family Support, Family Focus, Inc.