Early Childhood Development in Child Welfare: Supporting Lifelong Healthy Outcomes (legacy)

Participants in this two-day training will increase their knowledge and understanding of early childhood development, neuroscience associated with brain development in early childhood, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), attachment & relationships, and the effects of trauma and maltreatment on development. In addition, participants will gain skills to directly impact the development of this vulnerable population through case management activities and identifying resources and interventions available in communities across Washington State. The following six modules serve as the foundation of instruction, with a final focus on how to best support the development of young children in public child welfare, and locally accessible resources to support early childhood development in your community. Module 1: Why Early Childhood Matters Module 2: Understanding the Science of Brain Development Module 3: Understanding the Science of Attachment Module 4: Understanding the impact of maltreatment, stress, and separation on development. Module 5: Helping Children Thrive Module 6: Informing Child Welfare If you have young children on your caseload, or you are caring for young children in your home, you will find the information in this training invaluable in supporting your work with children aged birth-five.

Target Audience

Social Workers 
Supervisors 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 12.00 Participation
    Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course opens: 
12/10/2015
Course expires: 
08/01/2019

Available Credit

  • 12.00 Participation
    Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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