Breakout Session

Early Childhood Services: Connecting Families for Lifelong Success

Breakout Session D
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30pm CDT

Session overview

Track:

Early Childhood Services

Audience level: 

Foundational

Intended audience:

Anyone who makes referrals or recommendations for services on behalf of families, Attorneys, CASA volunteers, Child welfare professionals, Family support workers, Home visitors, Judges

Session materials: 

This session does not have any session materials currently.

Session Description

In this breakout session, families will share their experience with early childhood services, specifically kinship navigation, home visiting, and Circle of Security-Parenting. Attendees will gain a firsthand look at the positive impact these services can have and will take away practical steps for referring additional families. A thoughtful discussion will explore why services tailored specifically to young children are not only helpful, but crucial to healthy development and long-term outcomes. Join us for a session full of compelling perspectives and practical next steps!

Learning objectives

  1. Attendees will hear from families who accessed early childhood services and gain a firsthand understanding of how these services can benefit more families.
  2. The early childhood service continuum and how to refer families will be presented
  3. Discussion will take place on why services specifically for young children are important.
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