Healthy Beginnings. Strong Families. Bright Futures.

When Should I Refer?

You don't need to determine the diagnosis before making a referral.

A referral may be appropriate when you notice concerns about the emotional well-being of a pregnant or postpartum caregiver, a young child's behavior or relationships, or circumstances affecting the family's ability to thrive.

Consider referring an expectant or postpartum parent when you notice:

• Persistent sadness, anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

• Difficulty adjusting to pregnancy or parenthood

• Significant stress affecting daily functioning

• Trauma or grief affecting emotional wellness

• Concerns about bonding with the baby

• Limited support or significant psychosocial stressors

• A difficult or traumatic pregnancy or birth experience

• Emotional concerns affecting parenting confidence

• A parent expressing that they are overwhelmed or need support

Consider referring a young child when you notice:

• Frequent or intense tantrums

• Aggression, hitting, biting, or destructive behavior

• Significant difficulty separating from caregivers

• Excessive fear, anxiety, or withdrawal

• Difficulty soothing or regulating emotions

• Significant changes in behavior

• Caregiver-child relationship concerns

• Behavioral difficulties affecting childcare or preschool participation

• Trauma exposure

• Grief or loss

• Foster care or kinship placement

• Multiple caregiver or placement transitions

• Family disruption or significant environmental stress

• Concerns about social-emotional development

Consider referring the family when:

• Caregivers need help understanding or responding to behavior

• Parenting stress is affecting family functioning

• The family needs resource navigation

• Multiple systems are involved and coordination would be beneficial

• Social needs are affecting emotional or developmental well-being

• The caregiver requests additional support

When in doubt—refer or call us.

We can help determine whether Holistic Solutions is the appropriate resource.