How to use the Emerging Minds child care plan templates

Emerging Minds, Australia, February 2019

Related to Child and family, Children of parents with a mental illness, Parental mental illness, Parenting, Physical health

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As a parent, you understand your child’s needs and routines. The Emerging Minds child care plan templates help you to think in some depth about what you need to plan for, in case of adversity.

Your child’s care plan is best written when you are well, together with someone close to you. Ask your partner, a family member, friend, support person or your mental health professional to help you reflect on the questions and identify people that could help.

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How to use the Emerging Minds child care plan templates

Emerging Minds, Australia, February 2019

Discover more resources

Care plan template – for children and young people

Baby care plan template

My child’s care plan

Understanding and supporting parental reflective confidence

Highlights in child mental health research: February 2025

Supporting non-offending parents after child sexual abuse

Highlights in child mental health research: December 2024 to January 2025

Why meaningful participation for children in out-of-home care is essential

Early Years Strategy 2024–2034: An overview

Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour

Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity, isolation and discrimination

Highlights in child mental health research: November 2024

This resource is part of the following toolkits

Keeping in Touch With Your Children (KIT) toolkit

Toolkit Sections:

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