Institute for Infants, Children, & Families
Institute for Infants, Children & Families (IICF) implements model services for preschool children with documented effectiveness on site in communities; specialized, advanced training in state-of-the-science approaches with infants, toddlers and prescholers for professionals from across disciplines; with specialized focus on services for young children experiencing traumatic stress and for those with developmental challenges.
Programs
| Institute for Infants, Children and Families (IICF) | Services: Early Childhood and Learning, Institute for Infants, Children, & Families, Professional and Leadership Development |
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34 West 139th Street New York, NY 10037 (map) Phone: (212) 690-7234 Fax: (212) 690-7180 |
Offers a range of model infant and early childhood services; advanced training which integrates practices from across the professions; consultation; and on-site consultation and training for diverse programs which serve babies and children, reaching at-risk children and their families, especially those living in poverty, across all relevant systems. Relationships for Growth & Learning (RfGL) -- formerly Early Childhood Group Therapy Program (ECGT) Community-based screenings and intervention services for children in diverse preschools, including daycare, Head Start and UPK, to provide a safety net for young, vulnerable and diagnosable children ages 2 through 9. Work with families, teachers and schools to improve their responsiveness to children's needs. Coursework, seminars and reflective supervision anchor RfGL's transdisciplinary certificate training program. Learn more about our course offerings. Infant-Parent Study Center: Post-graduate, transdisciplinary certificate program for PhDs, MSWs, MDs, educators, nurses, OT, PT, SL/P arts therapists and professionals to advance their clinical and leadership skills in working with infants, young children and their families. Learn more about our course offerings. Judicial & Child Welfare Consultation & Training Project: Provides training and consultation to enable Family Court judges, lawyers and child welfare personnel to make sound placement decisions through enhanced understanding of early child development and attachment principles. Training & Consultation Center (TCC): On-site training, consultation, and technical assistance for programs that serve pregnant parents and young children through age six and their families. Institute Network: Provides continuing education and support to Institute candidates and graduates, as well as open meetings for the professional public. |
