Resources
The resources listed here are carefully selected to provide parents, caregivers, and educators with research-backed, trauma-informed tools and programs that promote healthy development, resilience, and strong family relationships. Each resource offers practical guidance, professional support, or evidence-based strategies to help children and families thrive.
Parent & Caregiver Programs
Nurturing Parenting Program®
Comprehensive, evidence-based parenting program supporting families in building nurturing relationships and positive child development.
https://nurturingparenting.com
HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)
Focuses on the Four Building Blocks of HOPE to create positive, growth-promoting experiences for children and families.
https://www.tufts.edu
Youth Mental Health
First Aid
Provides adults with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in children and adolescents.
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
findhelp.org
A national database connecting families and caregivers to local social services, health resources, and community support programs.
https://www.findhelp.org
Early Childhood & Specialized Support
Zero to Three
Resources, research, and strategies for supporting healthy development in infants and toddlers.
https://www.zerotothree.org
Nebula Early Childhood Collaborative
Supports early childhood professionals with tools and training to strengthen family and classroom outcomes.
https://www.nebulaco.org
Freedom Inside: For Children, Parents, and Teachers
A nonprofit offering professional development, training and resources for teachers and early-childhood professionals, grounded in nurturing and power-aware practices that build safer, supportive educational environments. https://www.freedominsidethebox.com
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
A leading professional membership organization dedicated to promoting high-quality early learning for children from birth through age 8. Their resources support educators with research-based professional development, standards, publications, and community connection. https://www.naeyc.org
Support That Lifts Everyone
Asking for help isn’t a weakness — it’s how we grow. By investing in your own wellness and positive experiences, you strengthen the ripple effects of care in your home, workplace, and community.