The Essential Package: Critical Needs and Actions for Young Children Prenatal-8 Years: A Reference Guide for Home Visitors [Part 1]

The Visual Reference Guide for Home Visitors on Child and Caregiver Needs has key questions, messages and suggested actions for caregivers on how to promote optimal health and development for their children and care for their own needs. The Home Visitor will use this guide to first evaluate what is happening in the care giving environment, encourage positive practices; share ways to improve the household’s health and nutrition and to stimulate children’s development; and make referrals to support child and caregiver needs.