Provider Resources

Source: Attach-China International This compilation describes research into attachment. Click here to link to this information.(http://www.attach-china.org/cycle.html#anchor1521306)

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Did things change after you became pregnant? Are things different than you expected as a new mother? Are you tired, anxious, sad, and confused? This booklet will begin to explain the possible causes for your feelings—and more importantly— how to find the help you need. Click here to download a pdf of this resource.(ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mchb/pregnancyandbeyond/depression.pdf)

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Father involvement has a unique impact on children’s outcomes, including cognitive development, achievement, math and reading scores, as well as behavior. This series is useful as it provides insight into why fathers are important in their children’s lives. Building Block 1: Appreciating How Fathers Give Children a Head Start(http://www.headstartresourcecenter.org/fatherhood/Resources/root/data/Building%20Blocks/HSBCombo4.1.pdf)

Source: National Center for Children in Poverty This report describes targeted interventions that can help parents and other early care providers be more effective in promoting healthy relationships and reducing challenging behavior in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Click here to download a pdf of this summary.(http://www.nccp.org/publications/pdf/text_648.pdf)