How We Can Help
Think of us as a toolbox filled with ideas and resources...
Caregiver Connections offers support from caring professionals with early childhood and mental health expertise. We help child care providers by:
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Strengthening skills to support a child’s healthy social emotional development.
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Offering support in the development of partnerships between providersand parents.
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Helping with problem-solving and working with parents on difficult issues.
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Providing timely, helpful training.
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Referring families to other services when needed.
You are not alone...
We understand the stress and worry you face when the children you care for are challenged by behavioral, social/emotional, physical or learning problems—and know that you want to provide the best care to every child in your program. That’s why Caregiver Connections offers a wide range of services and supports at no cost to those
caring for and educating children, including:
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Consultation with caring, experienced professionals—either in person or by phone.
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New ideas that can help children develop appropriate social and emotional skills.
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Support and training that equips you to deal confidently with difficult situationswhen working with staff and/or families.
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Connections to screening resources that can identify developmental problems early.
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Referrals to evaluation and family services.
Following is a list of printable documents about Caregiver Connections provided by our partner, Illinois Action for Children:
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How Consultation Works
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Reasons Providers Call Consultants
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Mental Health for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children
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Support Social-Emotional Challenging Behavior in Young Children
