Sesame Street and School Nurses Join in a “Circle of Care”

Abstract

Collaboration with community school health partners is a valuable tool assisting school nurses with a strategy referred to as developing a “circle of care.” The strategy involves surrounding children with nurturing adults in their lives, individuals in schools and communities who regularly support children with comfort and care. One example of a school health partner contributing to providing a “circle of care” is the program titled “Sesame Street in Communities.” The program has three main priorities—military and veteran families, supporting children with autism, and supporting resiliency in young children undergoing trauma. The following article is an interview with the authors discussing the application of this resource for school nurses working with an early childhood population.