Partnerships for Positive Outcomes
Illinois Action for Children is a leading expert on engaging families and support organizations, schools, and community collaborations to also deepen their own family and community engagement practices.
We support your staff and teachers to learn these skills through our Partnerships for Positive Outcomes (PPO) program. We provide training and consultation supports in deepening the practice of engaging families and communities as well as providing consultation services and trainings in topics related to early childhood mental health:
Family and Community Engagement Training and Supports
- Engaging families authentically
- Strategies for reducing chronic absenteeism
- Building community partnerships and a system of referrals for families
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Training Supports
- Individual child observations
- Trauma and its impact on children
- Reflective practice coaching for teachers
- Understanding brain science and early learning