Determine if your state is a member of the “Strengthening Families National Network.” If not in the network, select a state of your choice. – my state is CONNECTICUT- https://cssp.org/resource/connecticut-2014/

Read the “State Initiative Profile.”
Analyze what your home or a selected state is doing to promote protective factors for families and children.
Now, imagine you have been asked to give an introductory presentation on the Protective Factors Framework to a community organization interested in working with your child care center/school to help support children and families. 
Explain how the SF approach helps the state in building family and community partnerships that impact young childrens positive development.
Describe specific practices that connect home, school, and community.
Identify one way that you would apply this information in your work with children and families.

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