SUPPORTING CHILD CAREGIVERS
Building
Child Caregiver Capacity Around the World
Supporting Child Caregivers fosters healthy child development by strengthening the bond between children and their caregivers, beginning in infancy.
Children Need Strong Caregiving Relationships
Healthy child development depends heavily on the relationships children have with the adults who care for them, particularly during infancy and early childhood. Accumulating evidence suggests that a strong child caregiving relationship can at least in part buffer the developing child from the negative influence of adverse childhood experiences. Yet many child caregivers—including parents, health workers, teachers, and other caregivers—do not have access to practical, evidence-informed guidance or ongoing support to help them provide the strong caregiving relationships children need.
SCC works to bridge the gap by translating scientific and clinical knowledge into practical, culturally responsive resources, training, and ongoing mentoring for caregivers and the professionals who support them. We also work with local institutions and community health workers to build sustainable capacity within existing systems. By strengthening child caregivers and the relationships they build with children, SCC aims to improve healthy development and create better opportunities for children, particularly those growing up in challenging circumstances.
Making a Difference For Children and Caregivers
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