Basic Specialized Care Sylvia Kennedy-Godin October 1, 2018

This training is a requirement for early childhood providers wishing to attain "Basic Specialized Care Provider" status, and offers valuable information for anyone supporting children and families when special needs of the family (or child) or abuse/neglect are involved. Topics include typical child development, the impact of stress and abuse on development, red flags, working with families and the system, as well as mandated reporting responsibilities. Resources for working with children with special needs will also be shared. A pre-requisite to taking Basic Specialized Care course is to complete the online 2.5 hour module: Vermont On-Line Mandated Reporter Training (from Vermont Agency of Human Services and KidSafe Collaborative Inc.)