Strengthening the capacity of caregivers to responsively feed through nutrition services
Responsive feeding was integrated into a parenting programme targeting caregivers of children under age 3 in a community with widespread malnutrition and household food insecurity. The six-month programme included group sessions on child development, health and nutrition.
Mainstreaming the Care for Child Development approach and supporting regional uptake
Belize has led the way in demonstrating (both domestically and in nearby Eastern Caribbean countries and territories) how a nurturing care approach can be used to mitigate adverse effects in emergencies and during climate-related events.
Building a new approach to nurturing care
The Government of Bulgaria, in partnership with UNICEF, has established a universal home visiting programme for all families. More.
Promoting nurturing care within the health sector
The Ghana Health Services has elevated attention to and services for children aged 0-3 years. More.
Nurturing care for refugee children and their families
In 2016, Refugee Trauma Initiative set up an Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) programme for refugee children aged 0–6 called Baytna, which means ‘our home’ in Arabic. The organisation has since been renamed Amna, and you can visit their website here. More.
A gateway to nurturing small and sick newborns
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare practices Family Participatory Care (FPC) involving families in the care of small and sick newborns throughout the hospitalization period. More.
Strengthening capacity and mentoring through paediatric associations
The Indian Academy of Paediatrics trained >8000 paediatricians to strengthen caregivers’ capacity to provide nurturing care. More.
Strengthening capacity and mentoring through paediatric associations
The Kenya Paediatric Association, with help from the American Academy of Pediatrics, identified 30 champions (all paediatricians) and these trained 300+ health care professionals to advocate for improved services for young children.
Cooperation across health and social sectors
The home visiting programme has been refined to ensure families receive coordinated support from health professionals and social workers. More.
Pathways for integrating Care for Child Development
Multisectoral collaboration and capacity building at national and local levels led to more nurturing services, including among the national Growth and Development Check-ups Programme (CRED in Spanish). More.
Capitalizing on the strengths of the health system
Existing platforms are being leveraged to ensure all families receive the support they need. See how health facilities are involving families in the care of their pre-term babies here and here. More.
Using digital tools to train and support frontline workers
The Zanzibar Ministry of Health and the NGO D-tree developed Jamii ni Afya (Community is Health), which equips volunteers with digital tools to provide high-quality, respectful and personalized care, coordinated between community and primary health systems. Data are collected in real time, enabling the monitoring of service delivery and providing supportive supervision. In 2021, Jamii ni Afya achieved scale, bringing digitally enabled health care to every household. More.
Strengthening capacity and mentoring through paediatric associations
The Paediatric Association of Tanzania, with help from the American Academy of Pediatrics, identified 30 champions (all paediatricians) and these trained 300+ health care professionals to advocate for improved services for young children. More.
