Resources supporting IECMHC & Tribal Nations

Article November 18, 2024

These resources can support programs, local governments and Tribal Nations in creating better services and systems for their infants, toddler and young children and their families through an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program. The resources can be used as a supporting reference for the journey to building relationships with tribal communities/programs, or for tribal communities to build their own IECMHC systems.

Making It Work: Implementing Cultural Learning Experiences in American Indian and Alaska Native Early Learning Settings for Children Ages Birth to 5

Article November 18, 2024

Traditional lifeways, languages, and cultural heritages are important components of young children's school readiness. Making It Work helps American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) early education staff meet these goals as they teach children about their traditional cultural skills, values, beliefs, and lifeways.

Two Systems, One Vision: Quality Early Care and Education for Children in Foster Care

Video November 18, 2024

The first webinar in the Child Welfare Webinar Series. Moving Away from Family Separation: Cross-systems Strategies to Support Young Children and Families at Risk of Child Welfare Involvement.

Authentic Family & Community Engagement CoP: Collaborative Leadership and Power Lessons on Authentic Family and Community Partnerships Series

Blog November 18, 2024

This is part 1 of 2 of the blog series on Collaborative Leadership and Power Building through Family and Community Partnerships.

Informal and Formal Supports May Affect Hispanic Early Educators’ Physical and Mental Well-Being

Report September 13, 2024

This brief, published by National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families, aims to improve our understanding of the well-being of the Hispanic ECE workforce and how ECE programs may play a role in their well-being (or “wellness”).

Beyond Bans and the Challenge We Face: Crafting Effective State Strategies to Reduce Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood Settings

Report September 10, 2024

State policies on early learning suspension and expulsion either do not exist or are insufficient. The BUILD Initiative contends that a more thoughtful, multi-pronged or layered state policy approach is needed—one that reflects an understanding of expulsion as a symptom of problems related to quality, equity, and adequate supports. This document lays out BUILD's point of view on early learning suspension and expulsion.

Collaborative Leadership and Power Lessons on Authentic Family and Community Partnerships

Video June 20, 2024

During this one-hour webinar, hosted in partnership with Vital Village Networks, you’ll witness the limitless wisdom and leadership that lives in our communities. Hear about best practices and lessons learned from prenatal-to-three (PN3) coalitions across the country that are working to shift and share power with parents and community partners. We’ll explore what it looks like to build trust and relationships while redesigning what it means to lead together for the health and wellbeing of our children.

Family Engagement

Report June 13, 2024

Family engagement at the state and local level is an essential component of high-quality, inclusive early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs and systems. Engaging families as partners during the early years allows parents and caregivers to establish strong connections that support their children’s development, well-being, and achievement long term.

Ideas for Incorporating Strategic Financing Efforts into Your PDG B5 Application

Report June 13, 2024

This resource outlines ideas for incorporating strategic financing efforts into your PDG B-5 application.

Highlighting Infants and Toddlers in Your PDG B-5 Application: Resources from ZERO TO THREE

Report June 13, 2024

The federal 2024 Preschool Development Grant Birth-Five funding is an opportunity for select states and territories to bolster infant and toddler services and ensure policies and programs that meet the needs of today’s families with young children. We have compiled our most recent resources to can help you think about how you want to utilize funding opportunities such as this one to improve outcomes for babies in your state.