Foundations of Connection: Building Relationships that Support Service Delivery

Session Dates

Monday September 15, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Webinar

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This presentation will explore the vital role of positive and supportive provider-caregiver relationships in Early Intervention. Participants will discover how strong relationships contribute to improved health and safety, enhanced mental and emotional well-being, increased child development knowledge, and stronger parent-child bonds. The presentation also addresses common barriers to building these relationships and provides practical tools to overcome them. Additionally, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how relationships are integrated into Pennsylvania’s Infant Toddler Service Delivery model.

Objectives

Participants will:

• Identify the many benefits of positive and supportive provider-caregiver relationships including improved health and safety; mental and emotional health; child development knowledge; stability and stronger parent-child relationships.
• List the barriers to establishing positive and supportive provider-caregiver relationships and tools to overcome these barriers.
• Explain role of relationships in Pennsylvania’s Infant Toddler Service Delivery model.

Target Audience

This session is designed for professionals working in Early Intervention with a focus on supporting Infants/Toddlers and their families. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Molly Martz, at 717-901-2151, or mmartz@pattan.net.