Search for parent coaches that support parents in building a strong attachment with their young children ages newborn - 4 years.

Description

Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) intervention is a brief, evidence-based home visiting program.

• Includes ten, one-hour weekly parenting program sessions
• Parent coaches work with parents to see the things they are doing well and how to nurture and follow the lead of the child
• The three goals are to be nurturing when a child is distressed, follow the child's lead, and avoid frightening or harsh behavior

Benefits of Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC):

• Helps parents re-interpret children's behavioral signals and respond sensitively
• Enhances children's behavioral and regulatory capabilities
• Fosters the development of secure attachments between children and their parents

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Statewide

• Specialization
  • Family
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Newborns - age 4 Low-income families who have experienced neglect, abuse, domestic violence, placement instability