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Delivery method
Online
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Cost
$0.00
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Instructor
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Description
This is a self-paced online course designed for professionals who work with children and families. Participants will gain a better understanding of the causes and impacts of homelessness, the unique challenges families experience, and practical, trauma-informed strategies for providing effective support. Through research-based content and real-world examples, learners will build the knowledge and skills needed to foster resilience, connect families with resources, and create more supportive environments for children and students experiencing homelessness.
Syllabus
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the experiences and challenges faced by children and families experiencing homelessness.
- Explain how homelessness may influence children's development, behavior, and learning.
- Recognize signs that a family may be experiencing housing instability and respond appropriately.
- Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based practices to support children and engage families.
- Connect families with appropriate community resources and services.
- Create an inclusive early learning environment that promotes stability, belonging, and resilience for children experiencing homelessness.
Instructor(s):
Aileen Garcia
Length:
3-5 hours
Department:
HHS
Credit:
n/a
Audience:
General public
Accommodations
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made.
Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. All requests must be made a minimum of 14 days before course start date. MU Extension will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
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Cancellations and Refund Requests
Access MU Extension’s Course Cancellation and Refund Policy for details.
