A Maryland State Department of Education Resource
Children with disabilities are at least three times more likely to be abused or neglected than their peers without disabilities, and are more likely to be seriously injured or harmed by maltreatment.
All early care and education providers can support families by promoting a nutritious diet and healthy eating habits in babies and children, which will lead to children’s healthy growth and development.
All early care and education providers can support families by helping them to find consistent medical care and encouraging them to have their children monitored regularly.
Evidence from early childhood research and practice shows a strong link between parents’ health and well-being and their children’s development.