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Resources for people who work with families

Choose materials for a family conversation, a referral or a team discussion. Each collection includes complete guides and tools you can read online or print for use within your professional role.

Two adults talking while one holds a baby.

A conversation about an everyday concern

Begin with the caregiver's priority, look at a recent situation and discuss an option together. The conversation guide offers example openings and ways to check understanding. A relevant family guide supplies the explanation; the tool records a step the family chooses.

Open the family conversation guide · Choose a toolkit

A referral with a clear next step

Use the referral sheet to record the provider, confirmed details, unanswered questions and the person who will make contact. Its fictional example shows how to leave eligibility unconfirmed rather than promise a service the provider has not offered.

Open the referral sheet · Find official resource links

Sharing a guide or activity

Choose the section that addresses the family's question, read it together if useful and offer the complete material to take away. Early learning collections include specific conversation and activity cards, with the instructions needed to use them.

Explore the early learning toolkit · Read sharing permissions

A focused team discussion

Three learning outlines cover opening a conversation, making a referral and choosing a resource. The complete session pack provides preparation, timed steps, fictional practice situations and prompts to review what the team would change.

Read the learning approach · Choose a discussion guide · Get the complete session pack

Use the materials within your role

These are educational and practice materials, not validated screening instruments, treatment protocols or accredited courses. Keep private family records within your organization's approved process. Ask for permission before discussing options or sharing information beyond the conversation.

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