The e-DECA is a web-based platform for use of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA)! And it’s much more than that. The DECA Program is focused not only on promoting the resilience and social and emotional health of young children, but of the adults caring for...
No act of kindness is too small. Kevin Heath By Susan Damico, M.A. As a child, and particularly during my teen years whenever I was feeling sorry for myself, my mom would say, “If you want to feel better, go do something kind for someone.” At the time,...
In order to center equity in our resilience work with young children, it is helpful to acknowledge that a child’s resilience is inextricably connected to the systems that touch their lives. These systems can either affirm and uplift a child, or uphold inequities...
The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) Program is comprised of five steps that focus on building three core protective factors within a young child – healthy relationships, initiative, and self-regulation – through promoting resilience in the family and early...
Team building is essential if you want a thriving and successful group dynamic. It’s a process that goes beyond mere interaction, focusing on fostering strong relationships, trust, and collaboration among team members. By engaging in various activities, exercises and...
