“For years it has been my belief that the quality of the infant-parent and child-parent relationship is the best predictor of outcome for any child. This unique relationship between every parent and every child is what makes infant and early childhood mental health work both challenging and exciting.”
SCC envisions a world where children from all backgrounds have the opportunity to follow their dreams. The first 1000 days of life are the time when the foundation is being established for core competencies necessary for future success. Chronic poverty, lack of access to healthcare, gender bias, gang presence, and family dysfunction are some of the many environmental factors that can compromise healthy infant development. SCC works to strengthen the infant-caregiver relationship, which ultimately can buffer the impact of these stressors on the infant’s developing nervous system.
It is our contention that the primary tasks of the caregivers of children are to protect, nurture, and enjoy the children they care for. Towards this end, Supporting Child Caregivers provides useful and current scientific knowledge about child development and mental health in order to aid front-line health workers in their interactions with children and families
Supporting Child Caregivers also acknowledges that the backbone of our success is front-line health workers at our local sites. In order to have productive and meaningful relationships with frontline workers, it is crucial for us to understand the cultures of the regions we operate in. This is why the secret to our success is collaborating with local institutions to make positive changes in the lives of children and their caregivers.