Tools, strategies, and resources for Early Care and Education Programs in Allegheny County
The African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” originated from the idea that it takes many people in different roles to collectively create an environment where a young child can grow, learn, develop, and thrive.
Early Intervention (EI) partners with parents, families, caregivers, and early childhood educators to provide services and support to young children with, or at risk of, developmental delays and/or disabilities. EI is collaborative and involves listening, discussing, sharing information, modeling strategies, building relationships, and coaching. EI engages and serves not only the young child, but also their village—including you.
Trying Together developed the Early Intervention Toolkit specifically for Early Care and Education (ECE) programs in Allegheny County—and the children and families they serve.
The two main goals of this toolkit are to:
Trying Together believes that in order to meet the unique needs of all young children, the important adults in a child’s life must partner together. In the Early Intervention Toolkit, ECE professionals will have an opportunity to explore:
The Early Intervention Toolkit would not be possible without support from our partners. Click here for acknowledgements and additional resources.
