The Pressure of Poverty: Effects on Young Children and Their Families

Description Children raised in poverty, during the prenatal period through their first years of life, are vulnerable to multiple risk factors. Some of the most poignant risk factors associated with poverty impact typical early brain development. These risk factors include: maternal/paternal depression, insufficient nutrition, environmental toxins, risk of child abuse, risk of trauma, and quality of care. Experiencing poverty early in life can have negative impacts on all domains of child development. Early intervention has been shown to decrease the negative effects on infants and toddlers. This workshop helps participants process and learn about poverty and its impact on typical brain development, general development, and will begin to discuss their next steps.

A $10 registration fee will be collected on site. Cash or check/money order payable to the University of Illinois accepted.

Location Rasmussen College-Aurora/Naperville Campus
2363 Sequoia Drive
(Just off RT 88 & Orchard Rd)
Aurora, IL 60506
Date 8/8/2014 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Check in 8:45 AM)
Sponsor Early Intervention Training Program at the University of IL
Contact EI Training Program at the U of I (866) 509-3867 lgimble@illinoiseitraining.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 2.0 - Atypical Development
1.0 - Intervention
2.0 - Working with Families
Cost $10.00 Payable at the door - cash/check/money order
Enrollment 42 (Maximum 45)
Status Closed