Supporting Children's Mental Health Starts with Supporting You
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides no-cost resources and support to help child care providers promote the social-emotional well-being and healthy development of young children.
California Early Childhood Online (CECO)
Access free, self-paced online professional development on topics including:
- Creating Brave Spaces: Disrupting Implicit Bias in Early Care and Education
- Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Practices
- Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color
Learn more:
www.caearlychildhoodonline.org
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network
Receive free consultation, coaching, and support for:
- Promoting children's social-emotional development
- Addressing challenging behaviors
- Building trauma-informed, relationship-based practices
- Supporting provider well-being and program culture
Additional resources include:
- Toll-free helpline
- Monthly Open Door sessions
- Communities of Support
- Supporting Dad's Mental Health flyer and other family resources
Learn more:
www.iecmhcnetwork.org
IECMHC Helpline: 1-877-524-2422
All resources and services are provided at no cost by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).