OPRE

Applying Insights From Human Connection and Co-Regulation to Support Fathers

The Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF’s) Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) recently published the report Applying Insights From Human Connection and Co-Regulation: Supporting Fathers in Human Services Programs. This resource emphasizes the importance of meaningful relationships and social … Read More

Building and Sustaining Data Analytics Capacity

INTRODUCTION U.S. states, tribes, and territories regularly send the administrative data they collect from human services programs to federal agencies to meet compliance requirements. Administrative data, however, can be leveraged beyond reporting to gain a deeper understanding of program operations, … Read More

Supporting the Professional Development of Infant and Toddler Teachers and Caregivers

Competencies Needed in Infant/Toddler Teachers and Caregivers The field may benefit from better ways to understand how to hire and support teachers and caregivers who are ready to promote development and learning of infants and toddlers. Clear frameworks for the … Read More

Reaching and Supporting Families Most in Need: Lessons and Practice Considerations from the Head Start REACH Case Studies

What is the Head Start REACH project? The Head Start REACH project is examining the ERSEA approaches that programs for infants and toddlers (Early Head Start) and preschool-age children (Head Start) use to engage Head Start–eligible families experiencing adversities. Adversities … Read More