Early Childhood: Partnering with Caregivers and Families

Caregivers and families play an important role in their child’s development and are instrumental to their social, emotional, cognitive and physical well-being. Caregivers of children with disabilities or delays may need additional support to understand their child’s special needs. This course is designed to give an overview of the importance of partnering with caregivers and families of young children with disabilities or delays to promote positive, long-term effects. Topics covered include the importance of caregiver and family involvement, family-centered and family capacity-building practices, and recommended practices for partnering with caregivers and families.