Cross-sector Collaboration: Psychosocial Support
Play to Learn’s experience integrating psychosocial support into early childhood development services
Children’s and caregivers’ wellbeing are inextricably linked (Moving Minds Alliance, 2023). Play to Learn integrated psychosocial support (PSS) activities into early childhood development (ECD) services to support caregivers and children individually, as well as strengthen their relationships with each other.
Supporting young children’s healthy development requires programming across multiple technical areas, including psychosocial support, health, education, and social protection. This page highlights Play to Learn programs and technical resources that integrated PSS and ECD services for children and families affected by conflict or crisis. For more highlights on cross-sector integration strategies from across the project, see here.
Pashe Achhi Telecommunication Model
Pashe Achhi means “Beside You” in Bangla. It is a phone-based remote learning model developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be Ready, Be Strong
Supporting young children and caregivers affected by natural disasters, acute emergencies, and conflict
Semillas de Apego: Watch, Play, Learn Integration Pilot Colombia
Integrating Watch, Play, Learn social emotional learning (SEL) videos into Semillas de Apego’s community-based psychosocial program for caregivers of young children in communities affected by conflict and forced displacement.
Mother-Child Dyad Model
A parenting program that promotes mothers’ well-being and healthy child engagement through play and child stimulation.
Father’s Engagement Model
A parenting program promotes fathers’ well-being and healthy child engagement through play. Fathers will be respectful to spouses and create a nurturing home, they will understand their own emotions and create a positive, playful and respectful relationship with children.
Humanitarian Play Lab
Play leaders and Project Assistants foster young children’s development by engaging children in culturally grounded playful activities, such as- kabbyas, kissas, physical play, art activities etc.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategies for Families
Supporting Caregivers and Children’s Wellbeing
