International organization accrediting member agencies with evidence-based standards directly related to the quality of care in child welfare & more.
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As the holidays kick-off with Thanksgiving this week, put down the remote and the screens. Make eye contact, have conversation, make personal time, listen, and model "please" and "thank you" to those around you.
Study about the inefficacy of juvenile jails in Maine’s juvenile justice system.
Teaching-Family Model can be used to address behavior across a continuum—from in-home, family-based interventions to family-sensitive and community-based group homes.
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To truly provide emotional and psychological services for at-risk children and their families requires well-trained and supported teachers. The I Promise School gives teachers access to psychological services. Is this the model for the future?
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An interesting article on something to stay on top of. What is the policy in your organizations regarding the clients' use of technology and social media? Thoughts?
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1 votes • Final resultsLeBron's school takes a "whole family" approach to caring for the kids. Keep watching!
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With the new school year on the horizon, it's worth considering the many complications the school year brings (re: student/child health/wellbeing). This San Diego school has many programs focused on these complications + mitigating the effects of trauma.
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How some communities are identifying "systemic inequities, institutional racism, and historical and community trauma harm health, [...] and developing sustainable neighborhood opportunity structures to promote child wellbeing, which is transformative."
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Our willingness to traumatize those least able to care for themselves has a dark and sordid history.
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"Childhood trauma can leave what scientists refer to as “epigenetic marks” on a child’s genes. The marks alter gene expression, by activating or silencing certain genes."
Some of the effects of childhood trauma re: the 12 Thai boys recently rescued
cnbc.com/2018/07/12/children…
An interesting article regarding resilience. This will shape a generation.
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Teaching-Family Association retweeted
Too many children with behavioral symptoms of toxic stress are being labeled with ADHD & given stimulants without any identification of the root cause by @DrBurkeHarris & @NewsHour pbs.org/newshour/show/the-de… #toxicstress #ADHD #trauma
"Because of Matt’s diagnosis, one of his goals is to be involved and to avoid isolation."
This is a great success story that emphasizes continual support and growth at Kenosha Human Development Services, a Teaching Family Association member.
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Millennials are the future of our workforce, but one of the "mysteries" of the modern workplace. How to deploy them so that they are optimally productive AND engaged? Good article here: beckershospitalreview.com/ho…
Not only when we self-regulate, but with all out behaviors -- children are apt to learn what behaviors we model and repeat them themselves. That's why feedback is so important. We have to be accountable (to ourselves and others) for behavior change to occur. xitter.cf/Kidlutions/status/1006…
We have to practice good #selfregulation in order to help children do the same! #teaching #parenting #carer #childcare #emotions #relax #calm #thejoyfulparent kidlutions.blogspot.pt/2017/…
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Reinforcement is a powerful tool in promoting positive behavior. Tough kids often crave attention, but in many cases, only know how to get attention in negative ways. #education #parents #socialskills
Amazing how even in non-human animals, we can see the importance of early touch echoed. I wonder what this "huddle" actually does for the developing duckling brain. If nothing else, it's still a beautiful symbol and reminder of its importance in humans. theconversation.com/touch-in… xitter.cf/BoysTown/status/998602…
Teaching-Family Association retweeted
How do you heal the effects of ACEs? @DrBurkeHarris shared today @WestminsterTHF from her book, #thedeepestwell these 6 things:
1) safe, stable, nurturing relationships
2) MH treatment (yes, therapy works!)
3) exercise
4) adequate sleep
5) proper nutrition
6) mindfulness
Learning to recognize the signs of trauma, and react accordingly, is critical for everyone in the child welfare arena. xitter.cf/DC_FYI/status/99495348…
Child's behavior may be result of trauma, not ADHD - and helps explain why medication isn’t always the answer. baltimoresun.com/news/opinio…
Celebrating ALL teachers this #TeacherAppreciationWeek, especially those who help us to better understand ourselves, our environment, and use our perspective to achieve our goals
Check out some of the amazing stories of teacher success at @LifeatTCH here: thechildrenshomecinti.org/pa…