Strengthening Families Approach: 5 Protective Factors Framework
Workshop Date(s):
10/21/2017 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location:
Contact Person:
Initiative:
Early Learning Initiative (ELI)
Family Resource Center Initiative (FRCI)
Health & Wellness
KidConnections Network (KCN)
Prevention Early Intervention Health Services (PEIHS)
Superior Court & Child Welfare
Other FIRST 5 funded program
Other program
Enrollment Limit:
36
CEU Hours Qualifies for:
0 hours (CEU hours qualifies for annual CE requirements)
IFECMH Total:
0 hours
Registration Availability:
Monday, September 11, 2017 to Saturday, October 21, 2017
26 slots left.
Course Description:
Strengthening Families Approach: 5 Protective Factors Training
Strengthening Families™ is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. It is based on engaging families, programs and communities in building five protective factors:
• Parental resilience
• Social connections
• Knowledge of parenting and child development
• Concrete support in times of need
• Social and emotional competence of children
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will
• Become familiar with the Strengthening Families™ Framework and the 5 Protective Factors
• Learn how the protective factors relate to child abuse and neglect prevention
• Be able to help identify and build protective factors in families