Institute FSP

09/11/2026

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR WORK
Resource Series: Strengthening Early Childhood Systems — Applied Strategies From the Water of Systems Change Framework

Grounded in The Water of Systems Change framework, a resource series from the ECDHS: Evidence to Impact Center outlines strategies across six key conditions: policies, practices, resource flows, relationships, power dynamics, and mental models. Each resource offers research-informed strategies and practical actions to drive lasting early childhood systems change.

LEARN MORE: https://earlychildhoodimpact.org/resource/systems-change-strategies-from-the-water-of-systems-change-framework/

Help Me Grow National, News from the Field, August 2026 edition

This series provides strategies that states and communities can use to drive lasting systems change for young children and families.

09/10/2026

We wanted to extend a huge thank you to Georgia for all they do! Their dedication to providing support and resources to families in need is truly remarkable and has made a significant impact in their community. Janet Horras, our Executive Director, recently served as their keynote speaker and presenter at the 2026 Georgia Home Visiting Institute.

The University of Georgia's Center for Family Research (CFR) provides assistance to nearly 40 home-visiting programs in Georgia in over 60 counties. The Georgia Home Visiting Institute is an annual professional development and training event for state home visiting. It was an honor to be a part of their 2026 event.

Learn more: https://cfr.uga.edu/for-communities/ghvp/

09/09/2026

Between Two Worlds: Supporting Children and Families Navigating Immigration, Trauma, and Identity

In moments when immigrant families navigate extraordinary uncertainty, children often carry weight that goes unseen and unspoken.

Explore with Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Dr. Monica Torres the psychological and developmental experience of children in families who have immigrated and the specific traumas and challenges they are facing today. Leave the webinar with an understanding of the communication and relational practices that help families strengthen resilience, protect identity, and find community in the midst of upheaval.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
3 pm ET / 12 pm PT

Speaker: Monica P. Torres, PhD
Clinical Psychologist | Behavioral Scientist | Communication Systems Architect | Founder, SocialQuest, Inc.

REGISTER: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5217879306646/WN_Vt0Ukg--QhWdw7bpH4dRXw #/registration

09/09/2026

Today's Practice & Purpose: Where Supervisors Connect & Share has been cancelled due to a technical issue. (If you were registered, you should have received an email.)

Wanted to make sure you had this information and hope you can join us in October!

Send a message to learn more

09/08/2026

Home visiting brings trained professionals directly into the homes and lives of families—offering support, resources, encouragement, and connections during some of life’s most important moments.

It’s about meeting families where they are, building on their strengths, and helping children and families thrive.

Home visiting supports strong families.
Strong families build strong communities.

Learn more about the field and the professionals who make it possible: www.theinstitutefsp.org

09/07/2026

They’re Coaches. Advocates. Educators. Connectors. Encouragers. 🩷

Home visitors partner with families to support their goals, strengthen relationships, connect them with resources, and celebrate their successes.

Every family is different—and home visitors meet each family with respect, compassion, and a strengths-based approach.

Behind every home visit is a professional committed to helping families thrive.
Learn more: https://www.theinstitutefsp.org/whatishomevisiting

09/03/2026

Home visiting brings trained professionals directly into the homes and lives of families—offering support, resources, encouragement, and connections during some of life’s most important moments.

It’s about meeting families where they are, building on their strengths, and helping children and families thrive.

Home visiting supports strong families.
Strong families build strong communities.

Learn more about the field and the professionals who make it possible: www.theinstitutefsp.org

09/03/2026

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR WORK:

Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems (ECDHS): Evidence to Impact Center launched a new toolkit offering strategies and resources to help pediatric care teams strengthen family engagement, leadership, and storytelling.

Transforming Pediatrics for Early Childhood: Tools for Elevating Family Engagement, Leadership, and Storytelling in Clinical Practice

LEARN MORE: https://earlychildhoodimpact.org/resource/elevating-family-engagement-leadership-and-storytelling-in-clinical-practice/

ECDHS provides practical tools to help pediatric practices build meaningful partnerships with families. Resources guide teams on assessing readiness, building family leadership infrastructure, recruiting and supporting family leaders, and preparing families to share their stories.

Me Grow National News from the Field, August 2026 edition.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Strong family support professionals never stop learning. Invest in your professional growth and discover new ways to make an even greater impact. Our FREE, professionally-developed training modules are designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and strategies home visitors need to build meaningful relationships, support positive family outcomes, and grow in your everyday practice.

INSTITUTE TRAINING MODULE SPOTLIGHT:

The Learning Journey: Supporting Staff to Transfer Learning to Practice
Welcome to The Learning Journey: Supporting Staff to Transfer Learning to Practice. In this module, you will define transfer of learning, examine the vital role supervisors play in supporting skill application, identify actionable pre- and post- training activities that boost retention, and discover practical strategies for making learning interactive, social, and collaborative across your team.

Take the training module: https://institutefsp.org/modules/the-learning-journey-supporting-staff-to-transfer-learning-into-practice