USAID ADVANCING NUTRITION
Nurturing Care Framework - Jodrey
The document is titled Nurturing Care Framework and was written by Patricia Jodrey, MSc, DrPH, Senior Advisor for Child Health at USAID's Bureau for Global Health, Office of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition.
2019
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Abstract
The document provides an overview of the Nurturing Care Framework, which outlines the importance of nurturing care for children from pregnancy to age 3. It highlights the need for caregivers to provide emotionally supportive and responsive interactions to ensure children's good health, nutrition, and early learning. The document also discusses the intersection of nurturing care with health and nutrition programs, global actions, and USAID's support. Additionally, it provides information on early childhood development in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the risks of sub-optimal development and the importance of interventions throughout the life course.
Classification
- Document type
- Strategy-Level Planning
