As summer starts to make its retreat it has been all about connections here at NH Children's Trust. We were given an opportunity to be a part of an important crossroads of two of our prime initiatives. The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, developers of the Period of PURPLE Crying infant abuse prevention program, and the Center for the Study of Social Policy, developers of the Strengthening Families Framework invited us to be a part of their "Making the Link" document.
The flyer describes how the Period of PURPLE Crying promotes the protective factors described in the Strengthening Families Framework. "Making the Link" also includes a narrative, which details how both of these initiatives are interwoven in the work of New Hampshire Children's Trust. It was a great opportunity to share our work with national partners.
We have also been connecting with the creators of over 2,000 hats pledged to NH's CLICK for Babies campaign. This was a great opportunity to not only to raise awareness about the Period of PURPLE Crying but also the work of NH Children's Trust. Read more in this newsletter!
Child care professionals and other people who work with young children are connecting with us this month as we make on-line training in the protective factors available. Over 100 NH professionals have signed on to this training. Read more about this training designed by the National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds.
Save the date for our second annual Strengthening Families Summit: Moving Theory to Practice to be held March 18, 2013. This gathering of 300 professionals who work in any capacity with young children and families will be an important opportunity to put the protective factors framework inot practice with the children and families they work with. Learn more the summit and sponsorship opportunities!
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Maria & Julie
Maria Doyle, Training & Evaluation Director
Julie Day, Strengthening Families Director
