- | Brief
Authors spoke with home visiting leaders in three states to learn more about their efforts to strengthen the workforce, including efforts to increase home visitors’ compensation and provide additional supports for their professional and personal well-being. In this brief, we present an overview of these efforts—in the form of “snapshots” highlighting efforts from three states—and offer considerations for MIECHV awardees as they plan for the future of their home visiting programs. (author summary)
- | Other
This resource provides an overview of the impact of trauma on workforce and strategies for maintaining emotional wellness at the individual and organizational level.
- | Fact/Tip Sheet
This document provides foundational information about workforce wellness. It is intended for those who are beginning to consider ways to address workforce wellness in their programs and organization by providing background and definitions. (author summary)
- | Fact/Tip Sheet
This resource compiles self-care activities and resources shared by live participants in the Rapid-Response Virtual Home Visiting Self-Care webinar held on May 13, 2020.
- | Webinar
This resource provides 3 activities providers can engage in to manage their stress.
- | Fact/Tip Sheet
This resource provides tips to support family services staff wellness.
- | Fact/Tip Sheet
This resource provides self-care tips for family services professionals and home visitors.
- | Webinar
Head Start staff working in home-based programs build and sustain positive relationships with families. They also provide a consistent, supportive base to promote effective parent-child relationships. Though this work is rewarding, staff may experience unique circumstances that contribute to stress, which can impact their work and their wellness. Discover the importance of staff wellness and professional boundaries in home-based settings. Explore safety practices to enhance staff relationships with families. Learn about strategies for self-care and reducing stress. Find resources to support your work with families in home-based programs. (author summary)
- | Webinar
During this webinar we will explore the core elements of reflective supervision through the lens of a virtual approach. Time will be spent discussing important considerations, concrete strategies, and suggestions for creating a regular, reflective, and collaborative approach. (author summary)
- | Webinar
Join us as we explore the topic of reflective supervision in virtual home visiting. Review fundamentals of reflective supervision and how those relationship-based strategies have been transitioned to the virtual setting. Learn concrete strategies from program supervisors and managers to help keep staff engaged, motivated and supported virtually. (author summary)