5. Child-and-Family-Focused Consultation

5. Child-and-Family-Focused Consultation

Collaborates with families and/or program or other setting staff to understand and respond effectively to an infant’s, young child’s, or caregiver’s mental health needs, behavioral difficulties, and/or developmental challenges. Partners respectfully with families and staff to understand the context and nature of a particular family’s life to enhance the infant’s or young child’s and family’s well-being.

4. Reflective Practice 6. Classroom-and-Home-Focused Consultation
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