What is included in CFK: An Early Start?
What do you get?
Hands-on, in-person training is supported by a training manual to use at your site.
Each participant receives a reproducible binder and CD with:
- Essential information in 4 Units
- Practical points and fun discussion starters
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
What supplies do you need?
Home Visitors use a "Tooth Kit" containing supplies to open up discussions about oral health. The kit is easy and inexpensive to make with our instructions and resource list. Supplies for demonstrations are inexpensive and can be found at the grocery or office supply store (or your own cupboards!)
What do parents learn about pregnancy, infants and toddlers?
- How to Care for Teeth
- Why Baby Teeth Are Important
- How Tooth Decay Gets Started and How to Prevent It
- Where Families Can Find Dental Care
How do parents and caregivers learn?
Information is appropriate for use in centers and home-based programs.
What equipment do you need?
- Photocopier or computer printer for reproducibles.
- Computer, projector and basic skills for Power Point presentations for staff training and parent meetings.
"We look for the teachable moment... there are so many moments when oral health messages fit with other parenting issues." Becky Huntley, author
