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Alineación de los servicios de tiempo extraescolar para los niños sin techo

Este informe de prácticas, "Alineación de los servicios de tiempo extraescolar para los niños sin techo", es el quinto de una serie periódica publicada por el Centro Nacional de Enriquecimiento Extraescolar y de Verano (National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment, NCASE) para difundir...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Leadership and Coordination, Promoting Children's Development
La demanda de cobertura y de calidad en el tiempo extraescolar

Los padres que trabajan dependen de programas extraescolares para cubrir el cuidado de los niños durante las horas de trabajo, así como para el enriquecimiento académico y socioemocional. Sin embargo, generalmente la calidad de la programación extraescolar se ve sólo a través de la lente del...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Quality Improvement, Stable Financial Assistance to Families
Cómo navegar la transición al cuidado de niños en edad preescolar y escolar

La transición al jardín de infantes es un hito importante en la vida de un niño. Aunque esta transición va acompañada de emoción y anticipación, puede causar confusión y ansiedad, ya que los niños se topan con cambios en muchos niveles: nuevos maestros y compañeros de clase, un nuevo entorno de...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Promoting Children's Development
The Demand for Both Coverage and Quality in Out-of-School Time

Working parents depend on out-of-school time programs for child care coverage during work hours as well as for academic and social-emotional enrichment. However, what we know about quality afterschool programming is generally viewed through the lens of enrichment alone. What do parents who seek...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Quality Improvement, Stable Financial Assistance to Families
Navigating the Transition to Kindergarten and School-Age Care

The transition to kindergarten is an important milestone in a young child’s life. While this transition is often accompanied by much excitement and anticipation, it can also bring uncertainty and anxiety as children face changes on multiple levels. The range of reactions felt by children also...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Promoting Children's Development
Screening: The First Step in Getting to Know a Child

Health screening is a key part of children’s overall health care. It can help identify concerns early. Explore basic information about screening, as well as resources about screening infants and toddlers. Also, learn about culturally and linguistically responsive screening, lead screening,...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Supporting Health and Wellness, Health Literacy and Family Engagement, Healthy, Active Living, Mental Health Services, Physical Health, School Readiness
Children's Responses to Crises and Tragic Events

Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children who experience a tragic event may show changes in their behaviors. They also may be indirectly affected by a crisis through what they hear or see on TV. In this tip sheet, learn what families and staff might see in children’s responses to a...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Supporting Health and Wellness, Mental Health Services
Helping Your Child Cope After a Disaster

After a disaster or crisis, children benefit when adults assure them that they are safe and help them learn how to cope effectively. Use this tip sheet to find out what families and staff can do to help a child after a disaster or crisis. Discover ways to assure a child that steps are being...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Supporting Health and Wellness, Mental Health Services, Protecting the Safety of Children, Safety and Injury Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Recovery, Supporting Families
Aligning Out-of-School Time Services for Children Experiencing Homelessness

The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) is pleased to share a practice brief on Aligning Out-of-School Time Services for Children Experiencing Homelessness. This brief is the fifth in a periodic series published by NCASE to build awareness of promising practices in the...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Supply Building Strategies, Homeless, Leadership and Coordination, Promoting Children's Development
Aligning Out-of-School Time Services for Children Experiencing Homelessness

The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment is pleased to share a practice brief on Aligning Out-of-School Time Services for Children Experiencing Homelessness. This brief is the fifth in a periodic series published by NCASE to build awareness of promising practices in the field of...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Leadership and Coordination, Promoting Children's Development