Child Study Center Grand Rounds: Fostering a Mentally Healthy Climate in Early Care and Education Settings Using the Lens of the CHILD Tool

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many child care programs have experienced unprecedented amounts of staff depression, stress and burnout. As our nation grapples with navigating the pandemic, its ramifications on mental health are evident. The speaker will present a new tool designed to assess the social and emotional climate in early care and education settings, and share emerging data around its utility.