MOAIMH-EC Family Resources
Resources to support families and caregivers in building strong, nurturing relationships and promoting the healthy development and well-being of infants and young children.
Parenting & Connection
- Effective Parenting Cheat Sheet – A simple, science-backed guide with practical strategies you can use in everyday parenting moments. https://chicagopsychotherapy.com/parentingcheatsheet/
- Evidence-Based Parenting Strategies for Young Children – Helpful tools and approaches to support your child’s development and behavior in real-life situations. https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/uncategorized/evidence-based-parenting-strategies-young-children/
- Parenting Matters (Ages 0–8) – A trusted, research-based guide to understanding how your relationship and parenting shape your child’s growth. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK402020/
Understanding Experiences & Resilience
- ACEs, PACEs, and PCEs – Learn how early life experiences impact development and how positive relationships can support healing and resilience. https://preventioncoe.ohio.gov/learn-and-grow/center-blog/184-aces-paces-pces
- Positive Childhood Experiences and Adult Health Outcomes – Explores how supportive, positive experiences in childhood can lead to better long-term health and well-being. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-060951
Early Development & Relationships
- ACEs, PACEs, and PCEs – Understanding how early experiences shape development and how protective factors support resilience. https://preventioncoe.ohio.gov/learn-and-grow/center-blog/184-aces-paces-pces
- Positive Childhood Experiences Study – Research connecting early positive experiences to long-term health outcomes. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-060951
- Early Relational Health – A foundational concept connecting relationships, development, and lifelong well-being. https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxad025
- Learn the Signs. Act Early - Learn about developmental milestones, screening, and what to do if there is a concern.
Learn the Signs. Act Early. | Learn the Signs. Act Early. | CDC - Ages and Stages - Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) – A quick tool parents use to check their child’s development and see if they are on track. For Parents - Ages and Stages
- Child Mind Institute- Expert, easy-to-understand guidance to help you supprt your childs behavior, emotions, and mental health Child Mind Institute | Transforming Children's Lives
- Zero to Three - Trusted, research-based resources to help you understand your baby or toddler’s development, behavior, and relationships. Zero To Three | Leading the Way in Early Childhood Development
- Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) – Practical, research-based tools to help you support your child’s emotions, behavior, and social development. CSEFEL: Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
Foster and Kinship support
- Provides clothing closets, beds, food pantry support, advocacy, and ongoing services for foster and kinship families. Https://www.fosteradopt.org/
- Missouri Kinship Navigator Program
Helps grandparents and relatives raising children connect to resources, services, and support. Missouri Kinship Navigator Program - Missouri Department of Social Services Children's Division - Provides official information about foster care in Missouri, including services, guidance, and contacts for foster and kinship families. Children's Division | Missouri Department of Social Services
- Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption - Offers support groups, training, and advocacy for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association
- Zero to Three - Trusted, research-based resources to help you understand your baby or toddler’s development, behavior, and relationships. Zero To Three | Leading the Way in Early Childhood Development
- Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) – Practical, research-based tools to help you support your child’s emotions, behavior, and social development. CSEFEL: Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
Basic Needs & Family Support
- Missouri Family Support Division – Help with food, childcare, and financial assistance.
https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/ - Feeding Missouri – Find local food banks and pantries near you.
https://feedingmissouri.org/ - Missouri WIC – Nutrition support for pregnant individuals, infants, and young children.
https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/ - National Diaper Bank Network – Find diaper assistance programs in your area.
https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/ - Feeding Missouri – Missouri Food Finder
https://feedingmissouri.org/get-help/
Additional Support Topics
- Substance Exposure in Young Children – Research-based insights into how prenatal substance exposure can affect development and what supports may help. https://doi.org/10.1080/09297049.2011.628309
- Postpartum Support International – Mental health support during pregnancy and after birth, including local resources. Postpartum Support International - PSI