Research &
Educator Training

The need for flexible learning opportunities for families on the move is only growing.

As one of the first and only organizations providing free, high quality early education to migrating families, Nest Global provides education and professional training to nonprofit leaders, service providers, and future educators. We seek to broaden access to our model so that it can be scaled to support the ever-growing need.

Interested in hosting a workshop, talk or training for your school faculty, non-profit team, or student group?

Academic Programs & Partnerships

Nest Global + UCLA Applied Developmental Psychology Program

In partnership with UCLA’s Applied Developmental Psychology minor, Nest Global provides undergraduate students with direct, supervised experience applying child development science in real-world early childhood settings — training the next generation of caregivers, educators, and advocates to work with children and families facing displacement and instability.

Stanford University Global Health Partnership

This ongoing institutional partnership facilitates research at Nest Tijuana to further develop Crianza Con Amor, a parenting program curriculum for migrant caregivers that can be scaled and applied to contexts around the world.

Nest Approach Handbook

Our 150+ page manual provides a roadmap for service providers to create Nest spaces of their own. Detailing our core values, teaching principles, and considerations for space design, our handbook is essential reading for non-profit leaders, educators, and other stakeholders working with migrant youth. Send us an email at info@nestglobal.org to learn more.

Nest Global Hub

Launching in 2024, the Nest Global Hub provides a virtual forum for educators and service providers around the world to exchange resources and support as well as access Nest Global’s training handbook and online resources.

Programs for Children & Families