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Early-Childhood
Development
In
developing countries, it is not enough to simply ensure that
children can survive. They must also be prepared to
deal with the challenges inherent to a society in crisis.
This need is ever the more urgent as the numbers of orphans
and abandoned children increase because of AIDS, war, and
other social or natural disasters. Early-childhood
developmen t
based on comprehensive support programs for existing
organizations and services and for mothers with children
under five years of age is a valid alternative for these
countries. The comprehensive programs include
education, nutrition, early experiences, and health
promotion and planning.
CCISD’s
mission is to provide technical support for the
implementation or evaluation of comprehensive programs for
young children from disadvantaged environments. To do
so, CCISD has developed a conceptual framework and a model
for intervention based on a strategy for promoting
early-childhood health and development through day-care
services. In conjunction with governmental and
non-governmental agencies, organizations, and donors, we
plan to create viable alternatives in response to the needs
of young children living in developing countries with their
parents, in single-parent families, or without any family
support.
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