The SECURE Project
The SECURE Project (Social-Emotional Coaching towards Understanding Relationships and Environments) focuses on making improvements in an infant or toddler classroom or in a family or group family child care programs. The SECURE Project is primarily designed to:
* increase understanding of the critical importance of developing secure relationships with infants and toddlers
* create environments that support the individualized care of infants and toddlers
* support providers in implementing skills learned through coaching into the caregiving environment.
What is the advantage of participating in the SECURE Project?
- an Infant/Toddler Specialist will come to your site
- an Infant/Toddler Specialist will work with you on your specific goals
How do I register to participate in the SECURE Project?
There is no cost for this program, but you must register by completing the application linked here and returning it to Arlene Brouillette.
- Complete application and send to address on the form
- you will be notifed of acceptance into the program
- there are limited spaces available, so applicants may be put on a waiting list
What will the commitment be?
- We will work with you for at least 2-3 months
- schedules will be determined on an individual basis
- the number of hours a program participates is individualized; most average 20 hours
Will I get training hours?
- Participants will earn training hours towards their NYS OCFS Training Requirements
- Training hours and categories will be determined on an individual basis
For more information on scheduling and the SECURE process, contact Arlene at (315) 223-7850 x 227 or aab@mycccc.org.