Goals of the CSUF Children's Center
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For Children...an environment which encourages children to
¨ Grow in all areas: socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically
¨ Develop a positive sense of self.
¨ Be aware of, accept, and express one's own feelings in an atmosphere of respect.
¨ Listen to and respect the feelings of others
¨ Be open to new experiences and willing to try new things
¨ Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills
¨ Explore and express their creativity
¨ Gain knowledge of and respect for the natural world
¨ Take responsibility for one's own behavior
¨ Accept and enjoy diversity
¨ Participate in self-care with increasing independence
For Student Parents...a program which provides
¨ Flexible scheduling of child care in order to support their student/family schedule.
¨ Support of their relationship with their child
¨ Opportunities to increase understanding of their child, and young children in general.
¨ Opportunities to influence and contribute to their child's program.
¨ Recognition that parents are doing the best they can do on any given day.
¨ Encouragement to trust their ability to re-solve parenting issues.
¨ Mutual support from and for other parents.
For Student Staff...a work environment which helps them
¨ develop greater understanding of young children
¨ foster problem-solving among and with children and adults.
¨ interact with children in non-authoritarian, authentic manner
¨ facilitate learning opportunities which are relevant to the children.
¨ gain insight into themselves in relationship to children and as members of a work team
¨ gain work experience in early childhood, teaching, and human services
¨ gain knowledge of professional practices and ethics
¨ increase skills in working in an environment of diversity and in recognizing confronting bias.
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