St. Louis
Strengthening Families Statewide Initiative
Child Care Aware® of Missouri is expanding their integration of the Strengthening Families Framework (SFF) into more child care, early education and academic settings. Through an information campaign, Zero to Three Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention trainings, and early childhood academic curriculum development (in partnership with community colleges), Child Care Aware® of Missouri communicates ongoing information about the Strengthening Families Protective Factors statewide. The SFF was selected because of its priority to reach families before they reach high risk status for abuse and neglect. Research shows that when families possess the five protective factors that are the foundation of the Strengthening Families approach, the likelihood of abuse and neglect diminish. Child care facilities are an ideal channel to reach early childhood and after-school programs as they are more readily able to foster these protective factors in the families of the children in their care.
CCA Strengthening Families Mailer (pdf)
For more information:
Beth Ann Lang
800.200-9017 x604 or 314.535-1458
mo.childcareaware.org
