*NEW* The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children
Examine the impact of parental incarceration on early childhood development, focusing on emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral effects. Explore changes in family dynamics, caregiver challenges, financial strain, and children's trauma responses. Apply trauma-informed care strategies to build resilience, support stability, and reduce negative outcomes.
The content of this self-study was written by Kamyala Howard, MSW, LICSW in partnership with CICC with funds provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) 80x3 - Resilient from the Start.
- Knowledge and Competency Framework Areas
- I: Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)
- III: Relationships with Families (2 Hours)
- IX: Trauma Informed Care (6 Hours)
- CDA Content Areas
- Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development (6 Hours)
- Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (2 Hours)
- Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)
- Level 2 – Implements
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!
Course Units: Let’s Get Started!
- Unit 1: Understanding Parental Incarceration – Legal and Systemic Influences
- Unit 2: The Emotional and Developmental Impact on Children and Families
- Unit 3: Trauma and Developmental Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children
- Unit 4: Support Strategies - Strengthening Caregiver, Educator, and Community Resources
- Unit 5: Putting It All Together – Applying What We Have Learned
Register for Approved Clock Hours
To receive 10 Approved Clock Hours on your learning record, please register for the course below, complete the course at your own pace, and submit a 500-word reflection paper. Your paper will be reviewed and entered as complete in Develop within 5 days.