Saturday, November 12, 2011

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

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