2009 – REPSSI developed guidelines that contain step-by-step instructions for mainstreaming psychosocial support into early childhood development programs. REPSSI advocates that services, programs and policies designed to support vulnerable communities need to respond holistically to the needs and rights of children and communities. It is important that psychosocial care and support programs are not only specialized stand-alone programs.
These guidelines are intended for any organizations focusing on very young children and babies. These may be daycare centers, pre-schools, clinic services, organizations providing emergency relief for very young children or organizations supporting the caregivers of very young children. It is aimed at practitioners of early childhood development, management and donor partners. It has steps and activities that organizational teams can do together to plan for mainstreaming psychosocial support in their programs and understanding why it is important.