The curriculum deepens understanding of the need and benefits of supporting children’s ongoing connections to their parents, siblings, extended family members, and communities. Maintaining these bonds is vital for promoting a sense of identity, stability, and normalcy for children.
Small interactions that are often taken for granted can serve as building blocks for trust and emotional connection. From shared meals to bedtime routines, recognizing the significance of these interactions allows parents to create a nurturing environment. By weaving positive moments into daily life, foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers contribute to a child’s sense of belonging and sense of security with their caregivers.
Classroom-Based Training Theme
Classroom-Based Training Theme
Recognizing that adults learn best when the information is applicable to their own situation, the NTDC has created a component of the curriculum called Right-Time Training.
Right-Time Training Theme
Right-Time Training Theme
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Contact Sue Cohick [scohick@spaulding.org] to schedule an in-depth review of the curriculum.
NTDC was funded by the Children’s Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under grant #90CO1134. The contents of this document are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Children’s Bureau.