Physical development plays a vital role in a child's ability to learn and grow. Physical development provides children with the abilities they need to explore and interact with the world around them. United 4 Children works with child and youth care professionals to teach about what physical development is and how this can be supported in the classroom.
5 Protective Factors to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
Concrete Support in Times of Need
Social and Emotional Competence of Children
The Strengthening Families Framework's 5 Protective Factors were developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy. For more information regarding the Strengthening Families Framework contact Anita Stover at [email protected].
Thank a CASA
As we kick off Child Abuse Prevention month we want to formally recognize and celebrate our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Our Program Officer, Elisa Zieg is one of those special advocates.
April is also Autism Awareness Month! If you have a challenge including a child in your program call Lisa Eberle-Mayse at (314) 531-1412 ext. 17 for support. United 4 Children's Inclusion Specialist can offer services to assist you as you work to meet the needs of children with special needs in your centers and homes.
Online Workshop
Imagine sitting in your own home perhaps in your pajamas on your computer earning state approved professional development hours!
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and from anywhere. Come join us online.
The following training is being offered - 3 clock hours.
Cost $30.00
May 10, 2016 through May 24, 2016.
Teaching Children to Identify and Express Emotions
Several United 4 Children staff and Childcare owners involved in
4th from left Rashaan Bush & Ashley Tabb
U4C Early Childhood Specialists
the PAQ project joined the Child Advocacy Day event in Jefferson City on April 6th. These individuals took time to meet with several Missouri legislators and networked with hundreds of other participants to help advocate for children and the early childhood field.
Mark Your Calendar!
United 4 Children provides caregivers with tools to support child/youth well-being and promote educational equity. You can find out more on our website at
www.United4Children.org. Please share this email to your colleagues.
recognize and celebrate our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Our Program Officer, Elisa Zieg is one of those special advocates.
including a child in your program call Lisa Eberle-Mayse at (314) 531-1412 ext. 17 for support. United 4 Children's Inclusion Specialist can offer services to assist you as you work to meet the needs of children with special needs in your centers and homes.
