RI
The Protective Factors
& How to Promote Them
The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) spent two years
investigating "protective factors" to keep children safe. Protective
factors help parents find resources, support or coping strategies that
allow them to parent effectively, even under stress. When these factors
are present, child maltreatment appears to be less likely to occur.
CSSP reviewed research in the field of child abuse and neglect and
family resiliency, conducted a national study of 21 exemplary early
childhood programs and interviewed hundreds of experts, researchers,
practitioners and parents. For the very first time they linked research
about child abuse and neglect prevention with information regarding the
practices and benefits of early childhood education.
The result is
Strengthening Families
Through Early Care & Education
strong families
safe children
Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development