For Direct Service Staff

Learn how our affordable curriculum, with no recurring costs, is designed to meet all of your program goals.

Foster Relationships. Support Families.

Join thousands of home visitors and experience a research-based curriculum and interactive conversation guides that will support you to strengthen families and reach your professional goals.

Free Resources

Take your professional journey to the next level with these free resources to enhance your experience and relationships with families.

Catalog

Browse the latest edition to learn more about our curricula, professional & competency development, online offerings, and new products.

Podcast

Listen to this podcast series to learn how to overcome bias in others and in ourselves.

Newsletter

A collection of letters that provide resources and activities for parents and families.

Blog

Informative articles about growing creativity in young children, welcoming a new sibling, playing outside, and more.

Professional Development Opportunities

Never stop learning. Grow your skills with these interactive, self-paced online courses.

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RISE
Recovery – Impact – Support – Empower

This interactive, self-paced online course will guide the Home Visitor’s journey into enhanced understanding of Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

Logo of RISE: Recovery-Impact-Support-Empower online training for the home visitor enhancing their knowledge of substance use disorder.

ELEVATE
The Advanced Practice Series

The mini-courses in this series offer access to training topics such as a deep dive into the GGK GPS Tool, using the Fidelity and Core Competencies Assessment Tools, and many more!

Logo of RISE: Recovery-Impact-Support-Empower online training for the home visitor enhancing their knowledge of substance use disorder.

SOAR
The Effective Home Visitor Series

This series of asynchronous (self-paced) e-learning courses focuses on specific strategies for developing trusting, strength-based relationships with families that motivate them to provide responsive, loving care for their children. 

Testimonials

What home visitors and parents are saying about Great Kids.

"We have really loved the whole curriculum! We do home visits, and we see these families in their homes, or in our offices interacting with their kids and planning activities that they can do to build their self-esteem and work together and strengthen their family as a whole."

Candice Ware

Early Childhood/Parent Educator , Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

"We came across Great Kids, Growing Great Kids and it didn’t take us very long at all to read and understand that Great Kids had a curriculum that aligns perfectly with everything that we need here for our early home-based programs."

Jennifer Gutierrez

Child Development Specialist, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Recent Articles From Our Blog

Get To Know the New Great Kids CEO

We’re excited to introduce you to the new CEO of Great Kids, David Bird! As we begin this new chapter, we want to share more about David, his vision for the future of our organization, and how he plans to continue our mission.

The “Me do it” Mentality and Asking for Help

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of a toddler’s company, you’ve likely heard something along the lines of, “Me do it.”

On Saturday, my offer to help a little one put on their shoes was met with a fiercely independent “I can do it!” And when I gently commented that a shoe might be on the wrong foot, I was promptly informed, “I like them that way!” I couldn’t help but smile as this three-year-old clearly expressed their desire for independence!  

While this behavior is normal and appropriate for an independent three-year-old, it’s not always fitting for adults.

Bonding Before Birth

I was five when my mom was expecting my brother. I have this vivid memory of her being heavily pregnant and perched on the edge of the sofa, reading me a story. I guess my brother was enjoying the story, too, as he gave my mom a surprising kick, which startled her, making her lose her balance and tumble to the floor. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt, and we both laughed.

Let’s Talk About Nervous-System Care

I don’t know about others, but the term SELF-CARE often brings up images of going to a gym, doing yoga, mindful meditation, or long luxurious bubble baths. And while I KNOW self-care is good for me, I rarely have the energy or time for any of that.

Reflecting on 25 Years of Great Kids

We celebrate the 25th anniversary of Great Kids’ incorporation with immense gratitude to our founders and partners! This milestone represents the resilience, passion, and commitment of everyone who contributed to our mission.

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