Understanding Child Development and Managing Feelings

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  Provider Guide
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Child Welfare Family Engagement
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Overview

Foster/resource caregivers can support their children by understanding developmental milestones and emotion regulation, a key to building resilience. Download this guide which highlights specific videos, talking points, and resources that can be used to support foster/resource parents. Note there is a separate guide to support adolescent development.

  Keywords: child, development, emotion regulation, family, foster care
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