MARIA CECILIA SOUTO VIDIGAL FOUNDATION

Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal has over 50 years of history. Since 2007, we have elected early childhood development as our cause. We act to transform the lives of children from the time of birth to six years old, especially those most vulnerable, paving the way for a future with more perspective and a country with more equity.

We continue to search for new ways to add more and more value to the narrative of our leading motivators: young children. We want to continue spreading the idea that to sow complete development at this stage is to reap for a lifetime.

We believe in the importance of strengthening caregivers and supporting the most vulnerable families in early childhood development. Our goal is to guarantee qualified assistance to adults responsible for caring, stimulating, interacting, setting limits, strengthening autonomy, and preparing children for the challenges and opportunities of the present and adult life. Those who are cared for learn to care.

Home visits are essential to promoting health and human development, with countless benefits for children, families, and society as a whole. Thus, in the volatile context of the pandemic, we believe that strengthening home visitor work is a fundamental part of supporting families.

The transformation we seek involves strengthening the field, increasing public policies on parenting and early childhood, and reducing inequality at the beginning of life so that new generations are stronger. Rewarding home visitors for the adaptations made to their professional practices is to recognize the importance of this work for strengthening families.

Mariana Luz CEO of Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal Foundation

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THE AWARDS WERE ARRANGED TO IDENTIFY AND RECOGNIZE HOME VISITATION PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS AND GOOD PRACTICES THAT WERE ADAPTED AND IMPLEMENTED DURING THE PANDEMIC.

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Principles And Values

THE AWARD IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES AND VALUES:

RESPECT – Active listening, consideration, and care for family dynamics and their specific needs.

EMPATHY – ability to put oneself in the other's place and understand the reality experienced by the people served;

DIVERSITY – importance of looking for different programs, realities, communities, and people;

COLLABORATION – importance of trust-based exchanges with teams and families;

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PRACTICES MEN WOMEN Base: 100 award-winning practices

INCLUSION AND WELCOMING –Strengthening bonds and closeness to families, welcoming their strengths and needs.

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ENGAGEMENT - Genuine performance, commitment to the cause and the public and thirst for knowledge to support families.