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Impact of the UNICEF Caring for the Caregiver Intervention on Mental Health, Social Support, and Parenting Stress: A Six-Country Pre-Post Evaluation

This study evaluates the UNICEF Caring for the Caregiver intervention across six low- and middle-income countries. Delivered by frontline workers via home visiting, the intervention improved caregiver self-efficacy and social support while reducing depression, anxiety, and parenting stress.

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PDF 2025
Scaling What Works for Early Childhood Development: Compendium of Good Practices in ECD Policies and Programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa and Beyond

This UNICEF compendium presents case studies and good practices in early childhood development (ECD) policies and programmes across Eastern and Southern Africa and globally. It highlights multisectoral approaches, including nurturing care, early learning, parenting support, and health interventions to build human capital.

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Administrator · 9.75 MB 1
PDF 2018
Home Visiting Primer

This primer introduces early childhood home visiting as a service delivery strategy supporting parents and young children. It outlines the history, evidence base, and impact of home visiting on child development, school readiness, and family well-being.

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Administrator · 0.73 MB 1
PDF 2018
Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development: A Framework for Helping Children Survive and Thrive

This WHO, UNICEF, and World Bank framework outlines strategic actions to help parents and caregivers provide nurturing care for early childhood development. It emphasizes health, nutrition, security, and responsive caregiving during a child's earliest years to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

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Administrator · 0.91 MB 1
PDF 2017
First 1000 Days: The Critical Window to Ensure Children Survive and Thrive in South Africa

This UNICEF document outlines the critical importance of the first 1,000 days of life in South Africa, focusing on maternal and child health, nutrition, stunting prevention, and early childhood development linkages to ensure optimal lifelong learning and health.

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Administrator · 2.95 MB 1