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University of Washington's Project 1, 2, 3, GO! seeking families for study

Project 1, 2, 3, GO! is currently seeking families with 3-year-old children (34-38 months old) who might be willing to participate in a new study. 

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Project GO General Information Letter
Download: 
GO newsletter 09 2009
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CCF Protective Factor Framework

The Council for Children & Families (CCF) has adopted a new Protective Factor framework to guide our grant making and system change efforts. The changes reflect advances in research and the availability of new accountability tools.

 

New CCF Protective Factor Framework
• Nurturing and Attachment
• Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
• Parental Resilience
• Social Connections
• Concrete Support for Families
• Children’s Social Emotional Competence

Download: 
OUR PROTECTIVE FACTOR FRAMEWORK 2009
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CCF Parent Education Program Models Matrix

The Council for Children & Families' Research Advisory Group identified three levels of evidence for child abuse prevention programs at the community level.

Download: 
CCF Parent Ed Models Matrix
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Thrive Demonstration Community - East Yakima

Thrive By Five
Nurse Family Partnership

This early childhood intensive home visiting program is an evidence-based model and relies on community collaboration for implementation.  Home visits with an R.N.

Website URL: 
http://www.esd105.wednet.edu/AboutESD/Thrive.htm
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Practical Parenting Information from Seattle Children's

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A list of current classes and events for parents, teens and kids from Seattle Children's.

Events and classes include car seat checks, infant CPR, babysitting classes, children with special needs, meal support training for parents, and more.

Link: 
Seattle Children's Practical Parenting Education
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Tip Sheet: 12 Alternatives to Lashing Out at Your Child

A tip sheet from Prevent Child Abuse America:

The next time everyday pressures build up to the point where you feel like lashing out -- STOP!

Try any of these simple alternatives. You'll feel better... and so will your child.

 

Link: 
More Tips for Parents
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twelve_alternatives.pdf
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Effective Discipline: Advice for Parents

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Effective discipline - Advice for parents

Learn about the four main principles of positive and effective discipline in these documents, authored by Elizabeth T. Gershoff, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Link: 
Center for Effective Discipline
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brochure.pdf
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A Guide For Expectant Fathers

A Guide for Expectant Fathers is a great resource created by Conscious Fathering Program founder Bernie Dorsey to help dads navigate the road to parenthood. This guide was written to help provide a better understanding of the basic needs of a new baby and how to contribute your father-effect from the very first day of your child's life.

Link: 
Parent Trust for Washington Children
Download: 
The_Guide_finalwithlogos.doc
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