At its core, the Birth to Three Quality Initiatives (B3QI) program serves children by bolstering and building the skills, strengths, and self-confidence of early childhood care providers and professionals through reflective practice. B3QI services are available to licensed childcare facilities serving infants and toddlers.
B3QI offers initiatives including
Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND) and Development Screening, in which caregivers can dive into supporting the healthy development of infants and toddlers, learn the value of screening, and how to engage families and help them understand the importance of their involvement in the screening process. Through coaching and consultation, B3QI also provides an opportunity for caregivers to think more deeply about their caregiving practices and develop greater self-awareness. Caregivers come away with greater competence and confidence that allows them to experience less stress as they create positive outcomes for the children in their care.
Services Provided
- Targeted coaching for early childhood professionals around Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND).
- Infant and early childhood mental health consultation to support positive social and emotional development of children.
- Provide developmental screening training and support to early childhood professionals, parents, and caregivers.
Resources
Want to learn more?
Cindy Morris
ARTS/B3QI Program Coordinator
509.975.9523
[email protected]
Dolores Cervantes
Early Learning Coach
509.975.9588
[email protected]