Fortalecimiento de las familias
The Five Protective Factors Approach
These five protective factors are the building blocks necessary in providing a solid foundation for success. By focusing on these, Early Childhood Collective that assists families with young children 6 and under with ways to connect with community resources for developmental needs, parenting assistance, and daily living needs.
Our community resources have been categorized under each of these protective factors and are readily available for those in need.
Parental Resilience
Managing stress and functioning well when faced with challenges, adversity and trauma.
Social Connections
Positive relationships that provide emotional, informational, instrumental and spiritual support.
Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
Understanding child development and parenting strategies that support physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development.
Concrete Support in Times of Need
Access to concrete support and services that address a family’s needs and help minimize stress caused by challenges.
Social & Emotional Competence Of Children
Family and child interactions that help children develop the ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions and establish and maintain relationships.