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Learn More About Mental Health Support

These are trustworthy, research-based services, sites, and downloads related to supporting the mental health of young children and families.

Connect to Services

Arkansas has a variety of excellent trauma-informed mental health services for children and adults. These programs are free or covered by insurance.

  • Request BehaviorHelp for a Child
  • Find a Trauma-Informed Clinician
  • Free Therapy for All Ages

Important Links

Foster Care

These pdfs provide info for adults who work with children in foster care.

  • Importance of Stable, Quality Child Care
  • Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist
  • Why High-Quality Child Care is Vital
  • Child Care & Welfare Partnership

Early Childhood Education Professionals

A reliable, responsive teacher can be a protective factor for children who have experienced trauma. Learn more and access resources and training.

  • NCPMI Site
  • About the NCPMI Pyramid Model
  • Books for Children
  • Find AR PD Opportunities

Parents and Family Members

These sites provide information and training related to positive parenting, responding to trauma, and promoting healthy social-emotional development.

  • ZERO TO THREE Site
  • Center for Effective Parenting
  • Centers for Youth & Families
  • Find High-Quality Child Care
  • Developmental Milestones Checklists
  • AR Autism Resource & Outreach Center

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