Adults providing care for infants, 12 months or younger, are required to be trained in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Risk Reduction Practices. The Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Reduction in Child Care (ITS-SIDS) is an approved training that provides an understanding of how to implement safe sleep practices. Cost: $10 per person Purchase…
Early Educators Conference 2026 FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR: Celebrating Early Education, Growth, and Teacher Impact Location: Forsyth Tech Robert L. Strickland Center 1615 Miller St, Winston-Salem, 27103  Date & time: Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00am–Mar 14, 2026 at 3:00pm EST ET RSVP TODAY! Presented by Smart Start of Forsyth County, this conference provides tools,…
Planning, implementing, and evaluating family-centered events and activities that strengthen community connections and celebrate family strengths
Implementing everyday practices and routines that strengthen family resilience and create positive outcomes for children.
Reinforcing the connection between family engagement practices and improved outcomes for children’s academic, social, and emotional development.
Understanding how policies affect families and learning strategies to participate in policy discussions and advocacy efforts at local and state levels.
Learning specific communication techniques, documentation strategies, and resource navigation skills to effectively advocate for children and families.
Empowering parents to become effective advocates for their children’s needs in educational, healthcare, and community settings.
Strategies for building meaningful relationships, accessing community resources, and fostering peer support networks that enhance family well-being.