This is a 1.5-hour training on its own. Often combined with Period of PURPLE Crying for a total 2-hour training. For providers supporting new parents & their infants. Topics covered include:

• The ABCDs of safe sleep

• Maine data

• Common myths & FAQs

• How to support parents/caretakers
  

This is a 2-hour training. For providers requiring Mandated Reporter training. This training promotes child safety by increasing the knowledge of Mandated Reporters, explaining the process for reporting abuse, and identifying the signs of abuse and neglect. Upon successful completion of the training, the Mandated Reporter Certificate is granted by the Maine Office of Child and Family Services.

This is a 30-minute training on its own. Often combined with Infant Safe Sleep for a total 2-hour training. For providers supporting new parents & their infants. The Period of PURPLE Crying is an initiative to avoid abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) by educating parents/caregivers and providers on the normal developmental phase of increased crying in early infancy. Topics covered include:

The PURPLE acronym (Peak of crying, Unexpected, Resists soothing, Pain-like face, Long-lasting, Evening)

• Statistics

• Early increased crying

• Action steps

• Ways to comfort baby

• Why shaking a baby is dangerous

• PURPLE Toolkit

This is a 1- to 1.5-hour training for providers supporting parents/caregivers. The Protective Factors Framework is a set of strengths-based ideas used to guide programs, services, supports & interventions aimed at preventing child maltreatment and promoting healthy outcomes. Topics covered include:

• The Four Big Ideas behind strengthening families

• Identifying risk factors & strengths

• What are the five Protective Factors?

• Everyday actions that help build strong families