Baytna: Early Childhood Development for Refugees in Greece

• 2019

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• Kolleen Bouchane; Hirokazu Yoshikawa; Katie Maeve Murphy; Joan Lombardi

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This case study describes Baytna, a program in Greece that helps young refugee children and their families. It provides early childhood education and emotional support to kids aged 0-6 and their caregivers. The goal is to create a safe space for development, build strong family bonds, and help parents understand child growth stages. Baytna also addresses the stress of displacement by teaching coping skills. The program has shown positive results in children's social skills, emotions, and learning abilities. Baytna plans to expand its reach across Greece due to the ongoing need for such services among refugees.

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Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Development; Crisis Intervention; Cultural Characteristics; Family Relations; Parent-Child Relations; Psychosocial Support Systems; Refugees; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress, Psychological; Early Intervention, Educational; War Exposure; Psychological Trauma; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Institutions: Moving Minds Alliance

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