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Early experiences really matter and there are intentional systems integration that supports the crosswalk between child development and child welfare happening in Arizona. We will highlight the work that is happening under Best for Babies and discuss the ZERO TO THREE Safe Babies approach that helps guide our work. This approach is changing lives by transforming child welfare into the practice of child “well-being” using the science of early childhood development. By working together, we can ensure that young children benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development, laying a strong foundation for the rest of their lives. Through the ‘Your Role in Protecting Children by Strengthening Families’ Training designed by Prevent Child Abuse Arizona, professionals who work with families and children will examine how they can protect children from adversity by examining their own assumptions and connecting families to what they need, when they need it, shifting their lens from focusing solely on their role as mandated reporters, to one in which they consider themselves community supporters. The strategies and techniques explored are rooted in the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework, an approach that recognizes when families have access to the supports needed to deal with life's stressors, children thrive.
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Dr. Shawn Singleton is a board-certified pediatrician practicing in Arizona since beginning his residency at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in 2003 and served as Chief Resident from 2006 to 2007. Dr. Singleton is a member in good standing with the AAP, AZAAP, COCAN, Helfer Society, APSAC, and ISPCAN. He currently serves on the CFR teams for Maricopa and Pinal Counties.
In late 2018, he transitioned from work as a community based general pediatrician to the Child Protection (CARE, formerly SCAN) team in the Banner system. Dr. Singleton completed the required training in July 2019 and began providing in person consults and telephonic case advice and was promoted to the medical director of the CARE Team effective January 2020.
During his time with Banner, the CARE Team has continued to evolve as a system and community leader in delivering education to providers, nursing, medical/PA/NP students to help improve early recognition of child maltreatment. Additionally, the CARE Team has worked with partners to improve recognition of at-risk families and provide these families with connection to community and governmental resources.
Dr. Singleton is a medical practitioner with the Southwest Human Development’s Birth to Five Center of Excellence. His role on the multi-disciplinary team is to review medical records and provide advice as needed for additional medical evaluations. As a part of this role, he provides education on developmental surveillance and screening to one of the Family Practice residency programs.
Dr. Singleton’s goal is to develop innovative programs and/or utilize the excellent existing programs to help strengthen families thus reduce child maltreatment in addition to protecting children who have been victimized by maltreatment.
Claire Louge is the Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Arizona, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting children by strengthening families, and a chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. Claire received her Bachelor’s from Cornell University and her Masters of Education from Northern Arizona University. Claire is a part of Arizona’s Thriving Families Safer Children initiative, which focuses on addressing disparities in the child protection system. She also serves on the Arizona Governor’s Council on Child Safety and Family Empowerment. Claire co-authored Flourishing Families, an activity-based curriculum designed for professionals to teach families to build protective strengths in their lives. She is a Flinn Brown Fellow, a graduate of the American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy, a Leading for Change Fellow, and an AmeriCorps VISTA alum. In a volunteer capacity, Claire has organized theatrical role play adventure events for teens in partnership with youth-serving organizations. She is a mom of a three-year-old daughter named Kira, an escape room enthusiast, and loves shopping at thrift stores.
Marshalle is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Justice Studies and 9 years of invaluable experience in child welfare. Her career began in the Maricopa County Juvenile Court, where she honed her skills before transitioning to a role in the Administrative Office of the Courts under the Dependent Children Services Division. This pivotal experience equipped Marshalle with a deep understanding of the intricate workings of the child welfare system. In her current role at Prevent Child Abuse Arizona, Marshalle's passion for supporting young children and their families shines through. She is driven by the conviction that strong, supportive families are essential for children to thrive. This belief fuels her advocacy for policies and practices that prioritize families and provide them with the resources they need to succeed. She is committed to creating environments where children can flourish and reach their full potential from the earliest stages of life.
