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Strengthening Capacity of CPHA Practitioners to Respond in Times of COVID-19
An Initiative of the Learning & Development Working Group

The L&D Working Group is sharing NEW resources to better equip CPHA practitioners to adapt child protection programming in the context of COVID-19 and other IDOs.

What are the new resources?

Delivering Training Remotely

The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint, is designed to support CPHA practitioners to prepare for and deliver training remotely.

Learning resources:

  • Delivering Training Remotely Tip Sheet
  • Learning Videos on Platforms and Apps for Remote Programming

The package is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

Transitioning to Remote Case Management during COVID-19

The aim of the module is to prepare case workers to safely transition to remote case management service delivery in the context of COVID-19 and other infectious disease outbreaks. The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint, is designed for coordinators, managers and technical advisors for case management programs.

Learning resources:

  • Case Management via Phone Tip Sheet
  • Case Management Via Phone Learning Video

The package is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic

Case Management Via Phone

The aim of the module is to prepare case workers to safely deliver case management services via phone, when necessary, in the context of COVID-19 and other infectious disease outbreaks (IDOs). The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint, is designed for frontline caseworkers, social workers and supervisors.

Learning resources:

  • Case Management via Phone Tip sheet
  • Case Management Via Phone Learning Video

The package is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic

Children Associated with Armed Forces and Armed Groups (CAAFAG): Program Continuity During COVID-19

The aim of the module is to introduce the key steps of promoting program design and continuity for CAAFAG during COVID-19. The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint, is designed for CPHA practitioners in management and coordination roles who are responsible for planning and program continuity during COVID-19.

Learning resources:

  • Advocating for Program Continuity Case Studies

The package is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic

Children Associated with Armed Forces and Armed Groups (CAAFAG) and COVID-19

The aim of the module is to introduce key approaches and processes in remote CAAFAG programming during COVID-19 and other IDOs. The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint, is designed for CPHA practitioners, officers and managers/coordinators involved in programming for CAAFAG.

Learning resources:

  • Case Study Bingo Learning Tool

The package is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic

Supporting Children, Families, and Communities During COVID-19

The aim of the module is to enhance the knowledge and skills of community volunteers to support the protection and well-being of children in COVID-19 and other infectious disease outbreaks (IDOs) at the community level. The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint, is designed for community volunteers who support basic child protection.

Learning resources:

  • What to Keep in Mind as a Parent During COVID-19
  • Do’s and Don'ts: Fighting COVID-19 Stigma
  • Video series on risks associated with school closures

The package is available in EnglishFrenchSpanish and Arabic.

Preventing Family Separation During COVID-19

The aim of the module is to equip child protection staff to prevent and respond to family separation during quarantine, isolation and treatment, in coordination with health actors. The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint, is designed for child protection staff working at the field level.

Learning Resources:

  • Preventing Family Separation during COVID-19 Tip sheet

The package is available for face-to-face and remote facilitation in EnglishFrench, Spanish and Arabic

Child Protection Mainstreaming in Health Facilities During COVID-19

The aim of the module is to introduce key considerations for health partners to preserve family unity  and prevent separation of children and caregivers in health facilities during COVID-19 and other IDOs. The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint, is designed for CPHA to deliver to health partners.

Learning resources:

  • How Do You Maintain Family Unity if a Child is Admitted to a Healthcare Facility? (Tip sheet for Health Actors)

The package is available for face-to-face and remote facilitation in English, French, Spanish and Arabic

Promoting Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Children During COVID-19

The aim of the module is to prepare frontline psychosocial support officers to safely deliver MHPSS services in the context of COVID-19 crisis. The learning module, which includes a facilitator guide, is designed for frontline child protection workers.

The package is available for face-to-face and remote facilitation in English, French, Spanish and Arabic

MOOC: Child protection programs in the context of COVID-19 and other IDOs

The second-edition of our massive-open online course "Child Protection Programs in the Context of COVID-19 and Other IDOs" is available now.

Learn how to adapt child protection programming to support the wellbeing and development of children during COVID-19 and other IDOs

To register for this online course in English click here, or in Spanish click here.

Learning Tools

The Learning Tools consist of helpful tip sheets, learning videos and awareness raising resources designed to increase capacity building of CPHA practitioners during times of COVID-19.

Learning Videos and Activities

  • Case Management via Phone Learning Video
  • Risks of School Closures - animated videos and handout
  • Case Study Bingo Learning Tool

Tip sheets

  • Preventing Family Separation during COVID-19
  • How Do You Maintain Family Unity if a Child is Admitted to a Healthcare Facility? (for Health actors)
  • Delivering Training Remotely
  • Case Management via Phone

All learning tools are available in EnglishFrench, Spanish and Arabic

Webinars

Webinars on adaptations during COVID-19 can be found on the Alliance YouTube Channel on the following topics:

Click the links above to find all webinars with subtitles in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

Online Learning Series: Using Digital Platforms for Remote Programming Safely

 

This series contains three videos:

Video 1: Whatsapp and Signal (Arabic, English, French and Spanish)

Video 2: YouTube and Facebook (Arabic, English, French and Spanish)

Video 3: Skype, Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams (Arabic, English, French and Spanish)

For more information…


  • Please feel free to reach out to the L&D WG (learning@alliancecpha.org) with any questions.
    • Co-Leads: Elena Giannini, UNICEF and Katie Robertson, Plan International