Home > Resources > Protective Factors Conversation Guides

Protective Factors 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.

"We love each other."
Protective factor: Nurturing and attachment
English (PDF - 332 KB)
Spanish (PDF - 322 KB)

"I can choose what works best for my children."
Protective factor: Knowledge of parenting
English (PDF - 304 KB)
Spanish (PDF - 322 KB)

"I deserve self-care."
Protective factor: Parental resilience
English (PDF - 344 KB)
Spanish (PDF - 347 KB)

"We are connected."
Protective factor: Social connections
English (PDF - 301 KB)
Spanish (PDF - 305 KB)

"I can find help for my family"
Protective factor: Concrete support
English (PDF - 221 KB)
Spanish (PDF - 384 KB)

"I help my child learn social skills."
Protective factor: Social/emotional competence
English (PDF - 241 KB)
Spanish (PDF - 350 KB)

Looking for ways to promote the Protective Factors Conversation Guides?

Check out our Protective Factors Conversation Guide GIFs.

View GIFs

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.