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Early Relational Health: Building Foundations for Child, Family, and Community Well-Being

Abstract

Early relationships are foundational for lifelong health, learning, and well-being. Mutual, meaningful, and affirming moments of connection in the youngest relationships support brain development, resilience, and social-emotional growth. These experiences, known as early relational health(ERH), can also buffer the impacts of adversity and help create pathways toward thriving children, families, and communities. Early Relational Health: Building Foundations for Child, Family, and Community Well-Being provides evidence-based opportunities for advancing ERH. Developed by a committee of experts, this report highlights opportunities for practice, policy, and research to strengthen supportive relationships. It emphasizes asset-based approaches, family and community leadership, workforce supports, and cross-sector collaboration to promote ERH across health care, education, and social systems.

Authors

Willis D; Backes EP; Willis DW; Arenson M; Burak E; Charlot-Swilley D; Garner A; Gonzalez A; Lavner JA; Rogoff B

Pagination

pp. 1-219

Publication Date

January 1, 2025

DOI

10.17226/29234
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