Foster Care Training

explores how brain development influences behavior in infants and toddlers, with a focus on supporting caregivers and professionals working with young children. Participants will examine the key factors that shape behavior, including temperament, stress, and the early environment, while learning how brain architecture and emotional regulation play a role in early behavioral responses. The session offers practical strategies for interpreting and responding to challenging behaviors through a developmentally appropriate and brain-based lens. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to support young children’s social-emotional development, especially those experiencing trauma or involved in systems of care.