SEL for Families & Community Members
SEL for Families & Community Members
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Mental health challenges can emerge or intensify during adolescence and young adulthood—a time of rapid growth, change, and increased pressure. As a parent or caregiver, it can be overwhelming to know how to help. The resources below are designed to support you in recognizing signs of mental health struggles, starting open conversations, and connecting your child to the care and tools they need to thrive.
The Child Development Council's Warm Line is a free, confidential, and anonymous telephone guidance service for parents and child care providers.
To access the Warm Line, dial 607-273-0259. The Council is open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Issues of race, culture, and identity are deeply personal and oftentimes emotional. As we engage with students, families, and other stakeholders around the concepts of race and ethnicity, it is important to frame conversations in a way that creates a safe, affirming space for all. Use this list of tips as a guide for engaging in brave discussions about race and ethnicity as an educator.
Issues of race, culture, and identity are deeply personal and oftentimes emotional. As we engage with students, families, and other stakeholders around the concepts of race and ethnicity, it is important to frame conversations in a way that creates a safe, affirming space for all. Use this list of tips as a guide for engaging in brave discussions about race and ethnicity as an educator.
NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework by the Board of Regents.
This webpage offers guidance on how to avoid miscommunications and build relationships through communication.
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