About
Dr. Blair Paley’s work focuses on developing early interventions for parents and caregivers with young children impacted by trauma, prenatal alcohol exposure, and other early adversities, as well as designing professional development opportunities for community providers who work in early childhood settings. Dr. Paley is a Clinical Professor at UCLA. She directs the DMH + UCLA Early Childhood Fellowship, a professional development program for early childhood professionals working with young children and families impacted by trauma. Dr. Paley also developed and directs the SEEDS Family School Readiness Program, which collaborates with the LAUSD Trauma and Resilience Informed Early Enrichment Program to support early childhood educators and preschool families.