Patient Resources
Strengths-Based Training for Parents
Incredible Years
Incredible Years Parenting Programs provides evidence based parenting programs to strengthen parenting competencies and increase foster parent involvement in children’s school experiences
Parenting programs are split into different age groups from babies to school-age children
Trauma-Informed Care
Child Welfare Information Gateway- US Department of Health and Human Services
Multiple resources and trainings on childhood trauma and how to develop trauma informed parenting practices
Texas Department of of Family and Protective Services
Free training in English and Spanish to learn about trauma and trauma-informed practices
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Variety of resources and training different types of trauma and different types of trauma informed systems and care
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Videos and webinars on how to support children who have experienced trauma
Downloadable Safe and Sound Resources for Caregivers (AAP)
American Academy of Pediatrics series of resources designed to help children who have experienced trauma and adversity
LGBTQ+ Children in Child Welfare
LGBTQ+ Wordpress
A collaborative hub of LGBTQ+ resources in the state of Rhode Island and beyond
Child Welfare Information Gateway LGBTQ+ Youth
Multiples resources on taking care of LGBTQ youth in out of home placements
LGBTQ+ in Child Welfare System
Information on challenges LGBTQ+ children face while in child welfare system and resources for LGBTQ+ families
BiPOC Children in Child Welfare
Child Welfare Information Gateway Working with Black Families
Resources to help in understanding of the impact of racism, historical trauma and ongoing trauma for black children and families
Allies for Every Child
Different book lists containing black authors and latinx authors
Educational/Developmental Resources
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Information to help locate daycare and preschool programs for your child
Parents as Teachers National Center
Parenting tips to help your child learn at a pace appropriate for their age and development
Early Head Start National Resource Center
Educational resources about child development, parenting advice, and ideas for different activities that can be done with your child
KidsHealth
Multiple articles for parents regarding health concerns and child development
State of Rhode Island Governors Commision on Disabilities
List of information including ways to have child evaluated for learning disabilities and appropriate educational interventions
Rhode Island Department of Education
Information regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and process for evaluation