DCFS Caregiver Training Institutes Resource Pool

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The Department, as part of its effort to go green yet still provide caregivers with as much useful information as possible, is happy to present the first edition of Caregiver Institutes-Inspired Resources. Caregivers at the 2012 institutes have been referred to this site to read and download resources that might be helpful to them. We are able to enhance the value of the Caregiver Institutes by making these resources available to all caregivers, regardless of whether or not they have attended an institute. Our plan going forward is to add resources each year.

[ Medical and Clinical Care, Services and Supports | Education | Development Assets | Domestic Violence]

Medical and Clinical Care, Services and Supports

• Medicaid Guide and Toolkit
• All Kids Insurance vs. COBRA Coverage: Which One Should I Pick?
• Family to Family Health Information and Education Center Brochure
• The PUNS List for People with Developmental Disabilities Who Need Services - Tipsheet
• Diagram of Support Services for Children with Specialized Needs
• DCFS Policy Guide: Accessing Clinical Consulations or Staffings
• Understanding the Developmental Puzzle
• Central Region Support Groups
• Cook Region Support Groups
• Northern Region Support Groups
• Southern Region Support Groups

Education

• Tools for School: Services and Accommodations for Children with Special Needs
• The Impact of Trauma on Elementary School Students
• The Impact of Trauma on Middle School Students
• The Impact of Trauma on High School Students

Developement Assets

• 40 Developmental Assets - Ages 12 to 18
• 40 Developmental Assets - Ages 8 to 12
• 40 Developmental Assets - Ages 5 to 9
• 40 Developmental Assets - Ages 3 to 5

Domestic Violence

• Domestic Violence and LGBTQ Youth
• Break the Cycle: What Parents Need to Know About Teen Dating Violence
• Break the Cycle: Responding to Teen Dating Violence
• Rating Your Dating Relationship
• Effects of Domestic Violence on Children, by Age Group
• How Children Feel When Abuse is Occuring Between their Parents
• How to Know if Your Dating Relationship is Healthy
• Tips for Caregivers of Children Who've Witnesses Domestic Violence
• The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children