San Benito Best Practices

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Welcome!  This website is a resource for professionals working with young children and their families in San Benito County. 
 
The information provide summaries of research on evidence based and emerging practices in:
  • Promoting the social / emotional development of young children
  • Addressing challenging behaviors in Young Children
  • Parenting Education & Support
What are Evidence Based Practices?
 Evidence based practices refer to the use of interventions, strategies, and supports that have research documenting their effectiveness.  They have been demonstrated as effective within multiple research studies that document similar outcomes.
 
Why use Evidence Based Practices?
At its best, integrating evidence based practices into decision making and program delivery eliminates unsound or excessively risky practices in favor of those that have better outcomes.
 
Characteristics of Successful Intervention Programs
  • Responsive to local needs
  • Uses holistic approaches that build community connections
  • Focus on family strengths and building skills
  • Is accessible and inclusive
  • Implemented early in a child's life and at key transition phases, with a long term preventative orientation
  • Effective coordination and intersectoral collaboration
  • Has a skilled workforce
  • Takes an outcomes, evidence-driven approach
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