A Welcome from
Dr. Ron Ferguson
Welcome to The Basics Community Toolkit
A guide to help senior administrators and staff plan for implementation of The Basics approach in their organization. Includes background on The Basics Strategy, an overview of materials and resources in The Basics Community Toolkit, and steps in a planning process. More
(1:14) Inspire commitments from new parents and caregivers with this poem from the perspective of a fellow caregiver. The narrator recites a set of promises to their new baby, linked to each of The Basics principles. More
Introduce colleagues or families to The Basics Principles with this one-page overview. More
(6:09) Hear directly from healthcare professionals about why they share The Basics principles and how doing so supports their work with families. This video features pediatricians, nurses, medical assistants, home visitors, and behavioral health specialists. Share with potential healthcare allies; discuss in professional development. More