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Safe, Seen And Supported - Caring For Children In Foster And Kinship Care In Early Education
Short Description
Describe the experiences and needs of infants and young children in foster and kinship care, including the impact of trauma on development, behavior, and relationships. Recognize the importance of partnering with birth families, foster and kinship caregivers, and other professionals. Identify trauma-informed, relationship-based strategies that support safety, connection, and resilience.
This self-study was written by Michele Fallon, LICSW, IMH-E®, a licensed clinical social worker endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Mentor through the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. She has more than 50 years of experience working with young children, families, and caregivers in a variety of settings, including early care and education, foster care, home visiting, medical settings, and therapeutic early childhood classrooms. A former instructor at the University of Minnesota, Michele currently provides infant and early childhood mental health reflective consultation and training for multidisciplinary practitioners working with young children and their families.
- Knowledge and Competency Framework Areas
- IX: Trauma Informed Care (10 Hours)
- CDA Content Areas
- Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development (10 Hours)
- Level 1 – Explores
This self-study was developed with funds provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) 80x3 - Resilient from the Start. Thanks to a generous grant from Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 we are able to offer 10 hours of training credit for this self-study FREE OF CHARGE!
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