Connecticut Birth to Three
The next HS/DCF Together for CT Families Statewide Partnership Meeting, is scheduled for Friday, January 24th from 9:30am-12pm, virtually. It is open to all. Please register using the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/head-startdcf-statewide-partnership-meeting-tickets-1133499671029?aff=oddtdtcreator
New guidance on Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children With Disabilities Under the IDEA helps increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) requirements for assistive technology (AT) devices and services. These resources from the Office of Educational Technology (OET) and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) also dispel common AT…
Four Pillars of Infant Mental Health is a one page handout on an Introduction to Infant Mental Health for Medical Professionals. Please feel free to share widely.
Response Strategies When Families Share Hard Things Early interventionists often work with families and young children experiencing trauma. When families share something upsetting or surprising, early interventionists can be unsure about how to respond. Response Strategies When Families Share Hard Things, developed by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI), provides in-the-moment response strategies…
This Briefing Paper explores the policies and practices of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) that state early intervention (Part C) programs may consider implementing to meet the social-emotional and mental health needs of infants and toddlers in the context of relationships with their parents and other caregivers. The briefing paper is available to…
Internet Discounts Under the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), eligible families enrolled in the program can receive a discount of up to $30 a month on any internet service plan a participating provider offers. Households on Tribal Lands are eligible for a discount of up to $75 a month. Visit GetInternet.gov for more details on how…