Discussion tool for use with families around positive and adverse experiences in caregivers’ past as well as reflection to plan forward for child(ren) in home. This tool is flexible and can be used whole or in parts.
Resource Tag: Mental Health
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PACE Toolkit: Generalized PACE Home Visiting Tool
General tool home visiting staff can use to determine which pieces of the PACE toolkit might be helpful for each family.
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Recognizing and Responding to Mental Health Concerns in the Home
Build skills to recognize and respond to mental health challenges in the home. Learn to identify distress, engage sensitively, make referrals, and support families while addressing personal bias and understanding mental health’s impact on parenting.
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Raising Young Children in a New Country: Supporting Early Learning and Healthy Development
Bridging Refugee Youth & Children’s Services and the Office of Head Start partnered to develop a handbook for raising young children, aged 0-5, during resettlement in the U.S. This handbook is available in Arabic, English, and Spanish.
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Helping Children Cope After Coming to a New Country
The International Rescue Committee developed a handout to support providers and newcomer caregivers in identifying warning signs, coping strategies, and when to ask for help to ensure their children have the support they need during the resettlement process.