The Importance of Home-Based Educator Wellness in Equitable Early Childhood Systems

In this session we discussed about the importance of home-based child care educator wellness in creating equitable early childhood systems. Shayla Collins (UW Center for Child & Family Well-Being) modeled some wellness strategies for us that HBCC educators can use as well. Then, Dr. Juliet Bromer (Erikson/HomeGrown) discussed benchmarks for educator wellness. DeCarla Burton (Supporting Professional Network Association/SPNA) illustrated what caring for educator wellness looks like in SPNA and the difference it makes for educators.

Access the slide deck here.

Other Resources:

• HomeGrown Benchmarks
• Nanny Poppins

Online Wellness platforms with free or low-cost options, with a focus on communities of color:

• Liberate
• Calm
• Headspace
• Shine