Innovative Strategies for Promoting Developmental Health in Rural Alaska May 20, 2020 In Kodiak Alaska's remote island community, it can be difficult for families to connect with public health and community resources, especially during the early years of life when children are developing rapidly. Learn how they're leveraging innovative strategies to promote developmental health in this article.
An Opportunity to Improve Developmental Health Outcomes for Children in Foster Care January 29, 2020 Young children in foster care often experience developmental health concerns and delays, which builds a foundation for continued adverse outcomes later in life. When families reunite after foster care, parents have a vital opportunity to promote their children’s developmental health and ultimately improve their life-long health outcomes. Learn about New Jersey's plan for improvement.
How to Improve Health Systems for Families: One Mom's Investment in Change March 13, 2019 In 2004, after experiencing severe preeclampsia, Tara Bristol Rouse quickly learned just how complicated the health system can be. Now, after 15 years of advocacy, she’s sharing ways to make things easier for families across the nation.
Families Drive Better Outcomes in Children’s Health March 13, 2019 Christy Blakely and Elizabeth Aquino both have daughters with special healthcare needs. And both went on to become passionate family partners, advocating for change in the health system. When you read their stories, you'll see that change is possible, thanks to the power of family voices.
Strengthening Early Childhood Systems: Lessons from the Pandemic and a Call to Action May 05, 2020 For years, experts have called for a comprehensive system that links young children and families to needed health and social services at the community, state, and federal level. The coronavirus pandemic has revealed that the need for that system is more urgent than ever.
From 50th in the Nation to a National Success. Delaware Improves Early Childhood Outcomes February 14, 2018 Right now, more than 15 percent of children miss out on early developmental screenings and risk their future health. Find out what Delaware is doing to prioritize screenings and make sure Delaware children start school healthy and prepared.
Taking a Community-Based Approach to Early Childhood Systems-Change October 31, 2018 A community-based partnership in Liberty City, FL works directly with the families who are most isolated from support. Discover more about the partnerships they've developed and the young lives they've changed.
Launch an Early Childhood Parent Academy July 03, 2018 Interested in developing free, accessible lessons that empower parents around early childhood development? An early childhood parent academy—a structured set of courses covering key topic areas that parents need to know about early childhood development—does just that. Click in for a curriculum and strategies on how to launch one in your state.
Starting School Prepared Should Be a Right, Not a Privilege April 24, 2018 In theory, everyone should start school on equal footing. But the reality is very different for many children across the country. Even before birth, social determinants of health such as parental income and maternal education affect a child's developmental health. Changing this means building stronger systems that support and empower families so all children can achieve kindergarten readiness.