Medical and Educational Disclaimer
Last Updated: August 24, 2026
Nurturing Voices LLC provides educational resources, digital trainings, books, tools, and other informational materials related to early childhood health, family wellness, nutrition, safety, mental health, pregnancy, infant and toddler health, staff wellness, and Head Start and Early Head Start services.
Educational Purposes Only
All information provided through the Nurturing Voices LLC website, trainings, digital libraries, books, videos, downloadable resources, knowledge checks, presentations, and other materials is provided for **general educational and informational purposes only**.
Nurturing Voices LLC does not provide medical care, diagnosis, treatment, mental health counseling, dental care, nutrition counseling, emergency services, or individualized professional advice.
The information provided by Nurturing Voices LLC is not intended to replace consultation with a licensed physician, pediatrician, dentist, registered dietitian, mental health professional, therapist, pharmacist, emergency professional, or other appropriately qualified healthcare provider.
Parents, caregivers, program staff, and other users should consult an appropriate licensed professional regarding questions or concerns about their own health or the health, development, nutrition, safety, behavior, or well-being of a child.
Founder’s Medical Education and Professional Background
The founder of Nurturing Voices LLC, Alma Ruth Sandoval, earned the professional degree of **Médico Cirujano from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez in Mexico** and is an **International Medical Graduate**.
Her educational resources also draw upon more than two decades of professional experience supporting Head Start and Early Head Start programs in health services, training and technical assistance, program monitoring, health systems development, and family health education.
Alma Ruth Sandoval is **not licensed to practice medicine in the United States**, and neither she nor Nurturing Voices LLC provides medical diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, individualized medical recommendations, or other clinical medical services through this website or through Nurturing Voices products or trainings.
Use of Nurturing Voices materials does not create a physician-patient, healthcare-provider–patient, therapist-client, dietitian-client, attorney-client, or other professional relationship.
Pregnancy, Infant, Toddler, and Child Health Information
Some Nurturing Voices materials address pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum health, breastfeeding, infant feeding, safe sleep, nutrition, medications, illness, child development, mental health, substance use, injury prevention, oral health, and other health or safety topics.
Health recommendations may vary depending on an individual's medical history, pregnancy, a child's age, developmental needs, diagnosed conditions, medications, allergies, family circumstances, or other factors.
Users should never delay seeking professional healthcare, disregard medical advice, discontinue treatment, change medications, alter an infant or child's feeding plan, or make significant healthcare decisions solely because of information contained in Nurturing Voices materials.
Emergencies and Urgent Health Concerns
Nurturing Voices LLC does not provide emergency services.
If you believe that you, a child, or another person may be experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, seek immediate assistance from appropriate emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Nurturing Voices websites, trainings, forms, email addresses, and other communication systems should not be used to request emergency medical assistance.
Head Start and Early Head Start
Nurturing Voices educational materials are designed to support programs in providing high-quality health education and may address topics reflected in the **Head Start Program Performance Standards** and other authoritative health and early childhood guidance.
However, purchasing, accessing, completing, or using Nurturing Voices materials **does not by itself establish or guarantee compliance** with Head Start Program Performance Standards, federal or state laws, tribal requirements, licensing standards, grant requirements, or individual program policies.
Each Head Start or Early Head Start agency remains responsible for determining the requirements applicable to its program and for providing any required individualized services, assessments, screenings, referrals, follow-up, documentation, consultation, or professional care.
Nurturing Voices LLC is an independent educational company and is **not affiliated with, sponsored by, approved by, or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Administration for Children and Families, or the Office of Head Start**.
Knowledge Checks and Completion Records
Some Nurturing Voices trainings include knowledge checks, quizzes, or completion tracking.
These tools are intended only to support learning and document participation in educational activities.
Knowledge checks and completion records are **not medical screenings, developmental screenings, psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, professional examinations, certifications of competency, or clinical assessments**.
A participant's completion of a training or knowledge check should not be interpreted as evidence that the participant has received individualized medical advice or is qualified to diagnose, treat, or manage a health condition.
Health and Personal Information
Users should not submit confidential medical records, diagnoses, treatment information, medications, laboratory results, screening results, Social Security numbers, insurance information, or other unnecessary sensitive health information through Nurturing Voices training forms, knowledge checks, or general website forms.
Institutional clients that independently collect participant names, training completion information, or other records through their own systems are responsible for determining what information they collect and for maintaining that information in accordance with applicable privacy, confidentiality, security, and recordkeeping requirements.
Information Sources and Changing Recommendations
Nurturing Voices LLC strives to develop educational materials using reliable and authoritative sources, which may include federal agencies, professional organizations, public health authorities, early childhood organizations, and recognized health guidance.
However, health recommendations, regulations, professional standards, and scientific knowledge may change over time.
Nurturing Voices LLC does not guarantee that every educational resource will reflect the most recent recommendation applicable to every individual, jurisdiction, program, or circumstance.
Users are encouraged to consult current guidance from appropriate government agencies, professional organizations, program authorities, and licensed professionals when making health-related or compliance-related decisions.
No Guarantee of Results
Nurturing Voices LLC does not guarantee particular medical, developmental, behavioral, educational, compliance, participation, family-engagement, staff-wellness, or program outcomes from the use of its materials.
Individual results and program outcomes depend on many factors beyond the control of Nurturing Voices LLC.
Responsibility for Use
Users are responsible for determining whether information provided by Nurturing Voices LLC is appropriate for their particular circumstances.
By accessing or using Nurturing Voices materials, users acknowledge that the resources are educational in nature and agree to seek appropriate professional guidance when individualized medical, mental health, nutrition, dental, legal, emergency, or other professional assistance is needed.
For additional information regarding use of Nurturing Voices LLC products and services, please review our **Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Digital Products and Subscription Terms, and other applicable policies** available on our website.
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