Supporting Local Family Strengthening Programs and Efforts

Prevention in practical terms means strengthening families in their communities through knowledge, resources and support so that parents and caregivers can provide the best care for their children.

With parenting information, parents and caregivers can support their children's social and emotional development and understand their children's behavior so their children develop healthy and strong.

Parents and caregivers need support for themselves too, especially in difficult times. This comes from having social connections with friends, other parents and a supportive community. When caregivers have support from their community, they are more likely to be able to deal with hard times, together. With support, parents can learn to manage their own stressors to navigate challenging times and rebound from difficulties and teach this resiliency skill to their children.

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