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Conversation Guides

Protective Factors Conversation Guides were created to help service providers engage caregivers in personalized conversations about the protective factors. Each set (one for each of the six protective factors) includes a guide for service providers and a worksheet for caregivers. These can be used one-on-one, as part of a structured activity for a larger group, or in in-person or virtual settings.

After a brief introduction about the protective factor, caregivers are encouraged to fill in each worksheet and relate the protective factor to their family's unique circumstances and goals. The complete sets are available in the 2021/2022 Prevention Resource Guide.

"We love each other."
Nurturing and attachment
English (PDF - 268 KB) Spanish (PDF - 269 KB)

"I can choose what works best for my children."
Knowledge of parenting
English (PDF - 239 KB) Spanish (PDF - 255 KB)

"I deserve self-care."
Parental resilience
English (PDF - 26 KB) Spanish (PDF - 280 KB)

"We are connected."
Social connections
English (PDF - 266 KB) Spanish (PDF - 301 KB)

"I can find help for my family"
Concrete support
English (PDF - 266 KB) Spanish (PDF - 301 KB)

"I help my child learn social skills."
Social/emotional competence
English (PDF - 251 KB) Spanish (PDF - 271 KB)

Looking for previous Resource Guides?

Check out our Protective Factors Toolkit for Activity Calendars, Protective Factors in Practice Vignettes, Tip Sheets, and past Resource Guides.

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The Children's Bureau, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, funds the National Child Abuse Prevention Month initiative each April on the Child Welfare Information Gateway.