This resource helps families and Head Start staff understand the effects of stress and trauma, so children can get the support and care they need to cope.

This resource describes eight dimensions of staff well-being. Head Start programs can use this resource to make sure they are promoting staff wellness across all dimensions.

Infant and early childhood mental health consultants work with the adults in children’s lives to support social-emotional development. Learn how a child care program can benefit from working with a mental health consultant.

This tip sheet for families explores how mental health consultants help adults build strong relationships with children. Consultants can help families address concerns about children's social-emotional development.

Families can make a big difference in their child’s behavior by teaching them positive ways to manage their feelings.

Taking care of yourself is important for responding well to a child’s challenging behavior.

Helping children recognize and name how they feel can make a big difference in how they express their feelings and how they behave.

Learn ways that families can support a child during challenging moments.

Explore this guide that provides specific observations from long-term partnerships with Early Head Start and Head Start programs and offers an insight on the most effective use of the Family Connections materials.

Explore this guide that includes information and processes focused on assessing a program's level of "readiness" to engage in the kind of work involved in reaching out to families and children facing adversity.