The Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health at Montclair State University has partnered with the Division of Family Development (DFD) since 2016 to implement the Socio-Emotional Formation Initiative (SEFI). SEFI supports the statewide integration of professional development opportunities aimed at promoting the social and emotional well-being and inclusion of all infants, toddlers and young children both with and without developmental, emotional and behavioral difficulties. SEFI approaches this work through the full continuum of promotion, prevention and intervention efforts. This initiative provides specialized technical assistance, infant and early childhood mental health consultation, professional development and education to improve social emotional development and inclusion in DFD funded programs.

Eligible child care centers and family child care providers may submit a request for support using the Quality Initiatives Quicklink located in your NJ Child Care Information System (NJCCIS) profile.

Learn more at Montclair State University's website.


 

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