*Information relevant to my professional development:
This week I read information from the ZeroToThree newsletter about Supporting the Developement of Infants and Toddlers in the Child-Welfare Systems.
There is a call to action on behalf of meltreated Infants and Toddlers.....
The discussion focused on the need to infuse child welfare policies and practices for Infants and Toddlers with the science of early childhood development created by leading early childhood development and child welfare organization.
The discussion lays out the element of a developmental approch.
The New Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act requires states to report strategies for adddressing the developemental needs of Infants and Toddlers in their care, making this a timely topic for for states.
*Statement that made me think in a new way:
I had no idea that Infants and Toddlers are the largest single group entering Foster Care. And sad to say that thirty-one percent of children entering care are under three and remain in care 50 percent longer than older children. This is too many children that are being placed in Foster Care systems.
*How Scientist support the Early Childhood field:
Scientist states that during this pivotal period of development, meltreatment can alter the brain achiteture and lead to lifelong problems. And if Foster Care practices is not attuned to developmental needs, this can compound the damage. This time provides a window for successful interventions.
*Insights of Issues and Trends in EC:
The prevalence of infants and toddlers in child welfare systems, the compelling evidence on the developmental impact of maltreatment and elements of a system that put science into action (ZeroToThree.com) Because child maltreatment has become one of the leading cause of death and neglect to the children in our country; as an early childhood provider, I will do all that I can do to become more involved/active in making a change in this area.
ZeroToThree.com
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Urban Social Security Reform
Because the economy has been in a great recession, social security has had to adapt to protect people from different forms of poverty.
In 1992 Urban areas, only people without work, with no savings and with no family to depend on were eligible for financial support (CHIP). Though this is the main form of social relief in urban China, there are concerns that the amounts allocated are too small to meet people's basic needs (CHIP).
And needless to say there are still a significant amount of people that are excluded because they are unregistered migrants or are disqualified by local adminstrations.
I hope you find my blog information pertaining to Poverty in China be resourceful. And as always, I look forward to reading your as well.
In 1992 Urban areas, only people without work, with no savings and with no family to depend on were eligible for financial support (CHIP). Though this is the main form of social relief in urban China, there are concerns that the amounts allocated are too small to meet people's basic needs (CHIP).
And needless to say there are still a significant amount of people that are excluded because they are unregistered migrants or are disqualified by local adminstrations.
I hope you find my blog information pertaining to Poverty in China be resourceful. And as always, I look forward to reading your as well.
Childhood Poverty
4.2 million China children live in absolute poverty and 8.7 million live in disadvantage condition (CHIP). Since the early 90's a number of children living in poverty has declined. China has one of the
highest levels in education and health verses many other countries. Life expectancy during birth is 71 years and 85 percent of the population over 15 years of age is literate.
Recent studies suggest that the health and education reform are reducing poor families ability to make use of these vital services (CHIP).
A study in Beijing which happens to be China richest city found that 75 percent of poor families could not afford education cost for all of their children, such as tuituion fees and stationary cost; whereas 50 percent of poor families in Shanghai had no medical insurance because they could not afford it.
highest levels in education and health verses many other countries. Life expectancy during birth is 71 years and 85 percent of the population over 15 years of age is literate.
Recent studies suggest that the health and education reform are reducing poor families ability to make use of these vital services (CHIP).
A study in Beijing which happens to be China richest city found that 75 percent of poor families could not afford education cost for all of their children, such as tuituion fees and stationary cost; whereas 50 percent of poor families in Shanghai had no medical insurance because they could not afford it.
Child Poverty Research and Policy centre (CHIP)
While the funded phase of the CHIP programme is now over, this website is intended to be a resource for policy makers, practitioners and activists concerned about childhood poverty. It contains policy briefings, research reports, photos, case studies and links on a wide range of issues related to childhood poverty, all of which can be accessed via the menus at the left and bottom of each page. This website will continue to exist until at least 2007 (CHIP).
CHIP was funded by the UK Department for International Development, Save the Children and the Chronic Poverty Research Centre (CHIP).
What I have learned from the website
China population in Poverty:
China is the world's most populous country with a population of 1.27 billion people in 2001. By the year of 2001 child population lived below the national poverty line. As of today, China poverty has reduced a great deal. According to offical statistics, poverty has estimated to have fallen from 250 million in 1978 to 35 million in 2000. Economic and social transition has played the vital part in declining poverty.
China transition from acentrally planned to a globalished market economy has helped reduced chronic poverty and disadvantage but has also created new forms of poverty (CHIP).
China recieves more foreign investment than any other country in the world other than the United States (CHIP).
CHIP was funded by the UK Department for International Development, Save the Children and the Chronic Poverty Research Centre (CHIP).
What I have learned from the website
China population in Poverty:
China is the world's most populous country with a population of 1.27 billion people in 2001. By the year of 2001 child population lived below the national poverty line. As of today, China poverty has reduced a great deal. According to offical statistics, poverty has estimated to have fallen from 250 million in 1978 to 35 million in 2000. Economic and social transition has played the vital part in declining poverty.
China transition from acentrally planned to a globalished market economy has helped reduced chronic poverty and disadvantage but has also created new forms of poverty (CHIP).
China recieves more foreign investment than any other country in the world other than the United States (CHIP).
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Other Information I learned from the resources...
Child Abuse and Neglect: Impact on a Child
Early experiences powerfully shape the developing brain and can both immediate and lifelong impact on health and well-being. All areas of development are closely intertwined in the early years, so physical harm can damage emotional, social, coginitive, and language development. Younger children make up a larger proportion of abuse and neglect victims than do older children, and most likely to experience serious harm and longer foster care placement. Young children can recovery from early maltreatment due to rapidity of early development and the capacity of the growing brain to respond to new experiences. With early support and intervention maltreated infants and toddlers healthy development can be restored (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network).
http://www.nctsnet.org/
Early experiences powerfully shape the developing brain and can both immediate and lifelong impact on health and well-being. All areas of development are closely intertwined in the early years, so physical harm can damage emotional, social, coginitive, and language development. Younger children make up a larger proportion of abuse and neglect victims than do older children, and most likely to experience serious harm and longer foster care placement. Young children can recovery from early maltreatment due to rapidity of early development and the capacity of the growing brain to respond to new experiences. With early support and intervention maltreated infants and toddlers healthy development can be restored (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network).
http://www.nctsnet.org/
Issue/Trend that caught my attention...
The reason I wanted to share with everyone the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect is because, these issue has become more predominate in todays society. Child abuse and neglect has affected over 10 million children in the U.S in the last five years. Since being an early childhood teacher, I have become very close and protective of the children I come in contact with. My soul purpose of developing relationships with families is to not just be their child's teacher but to become a net work/resource for the parent as well. We never know what a parent maybe going through mentally, phsically, or even financially. I truly believe that gaining relationships/partnerships with parents would help encourage them to be more open and honest with you.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services States:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services States:
· Although we like to think of the early years as filled with joy, excitement, learning and growth. For most babies, this is the case. It is also true that rates of child maltreatment are highest for the youngest children, with children most at risk in the earliest weeks and months of life.
· Along with their older family members, very young children can be subject to trauma. Trauma can be defined as experiencing or witnessing an event that causes or threatens injury or death. Child maltreatment and other interpersonal violence 2 can be a source of trauma, as the sudden or violent loss of a loved one, and natural and human-caused disasters.
· This section includes resources on responding to the needs of the youngest children and their families when they have been impacted by maltreatment, violence, loss, or disaster.
Resources: Zero To Three: Highlights From the 25th National Training Institute
The National Training Institute conference focus this year will be addressing Issues and Trends on Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect.
Description of the Organizations focus: The PCAN training and curriculum gives trainers resources with, which to prepare child care professionals to play a role in the primary and prevention of child maltreatment. The full purpose of the training is to help child care providers to purposefully use their every day relationships with parents to build "protective factors" into their programs.
Research shows that protective factors, such as providing a welcoming atmosphere for parents or offering resources on early childhood development, can help to lower the risk of child abuse and neglect (www.ZeroToThree).
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Professionals will be trained in the areas:
*Preventing abuse and neglect of infants and toddlers
*Working effectively with infants, toddlers and their families
*Recognize the role of culture in working with very young children and their families
*Supporting directions in helping staff create partnerships with parents
Who Should Attend:
Experienced trainers with expertise in early care and education and or child abuse and neglect
Description of the Organizations focus: The PCAN training and curriculum gives trainers resources with, which to prepare child care professionals to play a role in the primary and prevention of child maltreatment. The full purpose of the training is to help child care providers to purposefully use their every day relationships with parents to build "protective factors" into their programs.
Research shows that protective factors, such as providing a welcoming atmosphere for parents or offering resources on early childhood development, can help to lower the risk of child abuse and neglect (www.ZeroToThree).
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Professionals will be trained in the areas:
*Preventing abuse and neglect of infants and toddlers
*Working effectively with infants, toddlers and their families
*Recognize the role of culture in working with very young children and their families
*Supporting directions in helping staff create partnerships with parents
Who Should Attend:
Experienced trainers with expertise in early care and education and or child abuse and neglect
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Part 2, Expanding Resources
I'm still awaiting to hear from my contacts.
Would like to share some resources that I thought would be an intrest to you.
Resources:
Under Global Alliance, there is an application form that you can fill out to recieve information on up coming conferences thats affiliated with NAECY: Promoting excellence in early childhood education.
Electronically submitte to Matt Seiler Seiler@naeyc.org
or mail to Attention Matt Seiler Coordination Affiliate Relations
1313 L. Street NW suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
United States of America
Subscribed to www.Naccrra.org
I signed up for the newsletter: Little Kids, Big Questions: http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/
Looking forward to learning new information and reading your blogs. Wishing each and every one of my colleagues nothing but the best in your Educational Journey in Child Development @Walden.
Would like to share some resources that I thought would be an intrest to you.
Resources:
Under Global Alliance, there is an application form that you can fill out to recieve information on up coming conferences thats affiliated with NAECY: Promoting excellence in early childhood education.
Electronically submitte to Matt Seiler Seiler@naeyc.org
or mail to Attention Matt Seiler Coordination Affiliate Relations
1313 L. Street NW suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
United States of America
Subscribed to www.Naccrra.org
I signed up for the newsletter: Little Kids, Big Questions: http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/
Looking forward to learning new information and reading your blogs. Wishing each and every one of my colleagues nothing but the best in your Educational Journey in Child Development @Walden.
Part 1; Establishing Professional Contacts
Hello fellow colleagues as of today I have yet recieved an email from any of the five professionals in which I contacted early part of the week. Being that these contacts are outside of the country; we all are on a different time frame; therefore, I must take their time and schedule into consideration, and hope that I will recieve feed back some time next week.
I'm very interested in learning and gaining information pretaining to all countries on child development procedures, policies and practices, but Africa has always been a country of intrest to me. And learning about Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood area in their country would be phenomenal. In the mean time, I would like to share what I did read about Issues and Trends in Early Childhood education in Africa.
Information obtained: www.worldforumfoundation.org
Topic: Critical Issues in Early Childhood in Africa, By; Barnabas Otaala, Ed.D
People all over the country is struggling with most of the same issues, particular in developing countries such as Africa; endures hunger, rapid population growth, unemployment, poor health, and preventable death of millions of children, wide-spread environmental degradation, and education system thats inadequate for countries needs and people aspirations.
"But the world is at a threshold of a new century, with all its promises and possibilities, with the cumalative experience of reform and innovation. In the case of children, a number of international events in favour of children have marked the last few years"(Olasumbo S. Apanpa, Ph.D (Nigeria).
To name several:
1.The Alma International WHO conference which took place in 1978.
2. The Child-to-Child movement was started in 1979 shortly after the Alma Ata conference which launched the world-wide commitement to spreading the concept of Primary Health Care (PHC), in preparation for the International year of the (IYC) in 1979.
3. The ratification by the United Nations of the Convention of the Rights of the Child in 1989.
4. The passage by the Organization of Africa Unity of Africa Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the child.
I'm looking forward to communicating through email with professionals in other parts of the country to learn about all aspects when it comes to Early Childhood development.
I'm very interested in learning and gaining information pretaining to all countries on child development procedures, policies and practices, but Africa has always been a country of intrest to me. And learning about Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood area in their country would be phenomenal. In the mean time, I would like to share what I did read about Issues and Trends in Early Childhood education in Africa.
Information obtained: www.worldforumfoundation.org
Topic: Critical Issues in Early Childhood in Africa, By; Barnabas Otaala, Ed.D
People all over the country is struggling with most of the same issues, particular in developing countries such as Africa; endures hunger, rapid population growth, unemployment, poor health, and preventable death of millions of children, wide-spread environmental degradation, and education system thats inadequate for countries needs and people aspirations.
"But the world is at a threshold of a new century, with all its promises and possibilities, with the cumalative experience of reform and innovation. In the case of children, a number of international events in favour of children have marked the last few years"(Olasumbo S. Apanpa, Ph.D (Nigeria).
To name several:
1.The Alma International WHO conference which took place in 1978.
2. The Child-to-Child movement was started in 1979 shortly after the Alma Ata conference which launched the world-wide commitement to spreading the concept of Primary Health Care (PHC), in preparation for the International year of the (IYC) in 1979.
3. The ratification by the United Nations of the Convention of the Rights of the Child in 1989.
4. The passage by the Organization of Africa Unity of Africa Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the child.
I'm looking forward to communicating through email with professionals in other parts of the country to learn about all aspects when it comes to Early Childhood development.
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