Our vision is that all children in Wyoming live and learn in safe and nurturing environments.
Wyoming Kids First uses systems building for our child development strategy. This is a dynamic process through which families, health care providers, early care centers, schools and the broader community collectively work to form connected and effective support services for young children and families. We work at the local and state levels to create, connect and sustain an interconnected network o
05/22/2023
Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework: Children's Social & Emotional Competence
Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the importance of using a two-pronged approach: direct work with children and working with parents.
Enroll for free here: https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/strengthening-families-protective-factors-framework-children-s-social-emotional-competence
05/19/2023
Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework: Parental Resilience
Participants will be able to define and recognize signs of parental resilience, identify actions to help parents build their resilience in your work, and give examples of program efforts to value and support parents​.
Enroll for free here: https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/strengthening-families-protective-factors-framework-parental-resilience
05/17/2023
Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework: Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of what it means for parents to have knowledge of parenting and child development, learn and identify actions they can take to help strengthen parenting among the families they interact with.
Enroll for free here: https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/strengthening-families-protective-factors-framework-knowledge-of-parenting-child-development
05/15/2023
Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework: Concrete Support in Times of Need
Participants will gain an understanding of why concrete support in times of need are so vital for all families. They will learn how they can provide welcoming, non-threatening support to families, and about linking to partners in the community.
Enroll for free here: https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/strengthening-families-protective-factors-framework-concrete-support-in-times-of-need
05/12/2023
Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework: Social Connections
Participants will walk away from this training with an understanding of the value of helping parents and families connect to others in a variety of ways that reduces their isolation and increase their social supports.
Enroll for free here: https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/strengthening-families-protective-factors-framework-social-connections
05/10/2023
Introduction to the Protective Factors Framework
An introductory course on the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework with an emphasis on using strength-based theory
Enroll for free here: https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/introduction-to-the-protective-factors-framework
05/08/2023
Cultivating Self-Awareness and Self-Care to Prevent Teacher Burnout
In this course, you will learn about how cultivating self-awareness and self-care can prevent teacher burnout and also support restoration.
Enroll for free here:
https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/cultivating-self-awareness-and-self-care-to-prevent-teacher-burnout
05/05/2023
TOP TIPS to Support Children in Times of Uncertainty and Stress
Learn concrete strategies to support young children when faced with BIG and SMALL life events.
Enroll for free here:
https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/top-tips-to-support-children-in-times-of-uncertainty-stress
05/03/2023
Social Emotional Learning Series for Infant & Toddler Providers
An introductory overview to build social-emotional skills for young children in early learning environments. This series will focus on attuned and nurturing relationships, stable and secure environments, and promoting sensory and emotional literacy.
Enroll for free here:
https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/social-emotional-learning-series-for-infant-toddler-providers
05/01/2023
Social Emotional Learning Series for Preschool Providers
Participants will gain knowledge of brain development and the neurobiology of behavior, attuned and nurturing relationships, promoting sensory and emotional literacy, teaching and practicing self-regulation, and learn problem-solving strategies.
Enroll for free here:
https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/social-emotional-learning-series-for-preschool-providers
04/28/2023
We have our four NAEYC Premium Level Membership Winners from this years posts! Thank you so much to all who posted and participated in various Week of the Young Child events!
We will be in touch with our winners soon!
04/27/2023
Families, here is a training session for you!
An introductory social emotional training to help understand the meaning behind your child's challenging behavior and learn about positive and proactive parenting strategies.
Enroll for free here:
https://wyomingkidsfirst.thinkific.com/courses/reducing-challenging-behaviors-a-social-emotional-learning-series-for-families-with-young-children
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