Preschool

Preschool is an early childhood program in which children combine learning with play in a program run by professionally trained adults. Children are most commonly enrolled in preschool between the ages of three and five, though those as young as two can attend some schools. Preschools are different from traditional day care in that their emphasis is learning and development rather than enabling parents to work or pursue other activities.

Learn more: http://www.healthofchildren.com/P/Preschool.html#ixzz7B7Z4PIjX

Parent Stress Index Short Form (tool)

The Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SFParent Stress Index Short Form (tool) The Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF) is one of the most commonly used measures of parenting stress both in clinical and research contexts. The PSI-SF is...) is one of the most commonly used measures of parenting stress both in clinical and research contexts. The PSI-SFParent Stress Index Short Form (tool) The Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF) is one of the most commonly used measures of parenting stress both in clinical and research contexts. The PSI-SF is... is a 36-item, self-report measure with three subscales: Parental Distress (PD), Parent-Child Dysfunctional Interaction (PCDI), and Difficult Child (DC).  

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Quality Improvement

Quality improvement (QIQuality Improvement Quality improvement (QI) is a systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance. A variety of approaches—or QI models—exist...) is a systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance. A variety of approaches—or QIQuality Improvement Quality improvement (QI) is a systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance. A variety of approaches—or QI models—exist... models—exist to help you collect and analyze data and test change. While it’s important to choose a reputable QIQuality Improvement Quality improvement (QI) is a systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance. A variety of approaches—or QI models—exist... model to guide your efforts, it’s more important that you fully commit to using the QIQuality Improvement Quality improvement (QI) is a systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance. A variety of approaches—or QI models—exist... process and good QIQuality Improvement Quality improvement (QI) is a systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance. A variety of approaches—or QI models—exist... practices.

Learn More: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/managing-your-practice/quality-improvement-basics.html

Quality Rating and Improvement System (EECDepartment of Early Education and Care The Department of Early Education and Care's mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high quality programs and reso...)

The Department of Early Education and Care (EECDepartment of Early Education and Care The Department of Early Education and Care's mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high quality programs and reso...) developed the Massachusetts QRISQuality Rating and Improvement System (EEC) The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) developed the Massachusetts QRIS to improve the quality of early education and care programs across the sta... More to improve the quality of early education and care programs across the state. The MA QRISQuality Rating and Improvement System (EEC) The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) developed the Massachusetts QRIS to improve the quality of early education and care programs across the sta... More supports programs in providing high-quality early education and care that supports positive outcomes for children.

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 https://www.mass.gov/quality-rating-and-improvement-system-qris

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSASubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services t...) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

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Serious Emotional Disturbance 

A Serious Emotional Disturbance are persons who have had a diagnosable mental, behavioral or emotional disorder of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria specified within DSM-V, that resulted in functional impairment which substantially interferes with or limits the child’s role or functioning in family, schoolEmergency Services Program (CBHI) The Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) is an interagency initiative of the Commonwealth’sExecutive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission i... More or community activities.

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Social Emotional Learning

Social emotional learning (SELSocial Emotional Learning Social emotional learning (SEL) is a methodology that helps students of all ages to better comprehend their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy fo... More) is a methodology that helps students of all ages to better comprehend their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others. These learned behaviors are then used to help students make positive, responsible decisions; create frameworks to achieve their goals, and build positive relationships with others.

Learn more: http  s://www.nu.edu/resources/social-emotional-learning-sel-why-it-matters-for-educators/

Substance Exposed Newborn

Substance Exposed Newborns are infants affected by prenatal exposure to substances such as prescribed medications, alcohol, illicit drugs and tobacco.

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http://www.parentslead.org/professionals/other-resources/substance-exposed-newborns-sign-symptoms-and-best-practices-mother-and-baby

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 

SNAPSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.  ... provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

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https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

Strengths Needs Cultural Discovery (tool)

The Strengths, Needs, and Culture Discovery assessment provides an understanding of how the client sees their world and how they have come to survive through their adversities. This is an opportunity to get to know the client on a deeper level. 

The SNCDStrengths Needs Cultural Discovery (tool) The Strengths, Needs, and Culture Discovery assessment provides an understanding of how the client sees their world and how they have come to survive through ... gives the case manager a better understanding of the strengths, assets and resources the client possesses and a starting point to understand the family. It also provides an overview of the client’s culture and needs as the client defines them.

Learn more: http://www.socflorida.com/documents/wraparound/Strengths,%20Needs,%20and%20Cultural%20Discovery%20Manual.pdf