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Project

Kid Squad: Child Care Mental Health Consultation Project

Center:

NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Barbara Jackson
[email protected]
402-559-5765

Project Description:

The purpose of this project is to provide mental health consultation to child care staff who have children in their classrooms that are having issues related to social-emotional development or behavior issues. Mental health practitioners will provide consultation to the classroom teachers using Positive Behavior Supports as their primary model. They will also provide support to the parents of the children. UCEDD staff will evaluate the efficacy of the program.

Keyword(s):

Mental Health Consultation, Early Childhood, Program Evaluation

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County