Early Childhood Self-Assessment Tool for Family Shelters
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The Early Childhood Self-Assessment Tool for Family Shelters The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) originally developed the Self-Assessment tool in 2014, and was recently updated in 2020. ECD has supported and participated in the validation and revision process. View the new tool here.
- Natural Disaster Shelters
- Domestic Violence Shelters
- Maternity Group Homes
- Family Shelters
- Continuums of Care
- Early Care and Learning Providers
Ways to Take Action
- Build relationships with your Local Shelter Board and local Continuum of Care to emphasize the need for homeless services that are tailored for young children.
- Share this tool with other emergency shelter providers in your area, either informally or through your community’s Local Shelter Board and Continuum of Care.
- Connect with your local Head Start program and Child Care Resources and Referral agency.
- Review recommended strategies for increasing early care and education services for homeless children.
Resources Related to the Self-Assessment Tool
- Guide to Developmental and Behavioral Screening for housing and shelter providers
- In Case of Emergency Form
- Childproofing Checklist
- Special Care Plan
Last Reviewed: June 5, 2020
