# Using SEAM with families

### At-a-glance

##### Screening, Assessment and Curriculum

**SEAM**

##### Topics

Assessment, Behavior, Family engagement, Implementation, Social-emotional development

##### Resource Types

Newsletter articles

##### Author

Jane Squires, Ph.D., Diane Bricker, Ph.D., Misti Waddell, M.S., Kristin Funk, M.A., LCSW, Jantina Clifford, Ph.D., & Robert Hoselton, B.S.

##### Year

2017

#### SEAM Overview

SEAM assesses children’s social and emotional development, and can evaluate a caregiver’s readiness for providing ongoing support. But the tool’s success relies heavily on caregiver involvement and interest. Use these tips to help your program engage better with families, for better child outcomes.

[Read the article](http://agesandstages.com/free-resources/articles/using-seam-families/)