This month, NASHP features a Child Trends resource, Ways to Promote Children’s Resilience to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The resource explores protective factors that can contribute to children’s adaptability in the face of adversity. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
This month, NASHP features resources from California’s ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Aware on COVID-19 and stress. The pandemic is creating a stressful environment for children and their caregivers and these resources that detail how to mitigate the impact of stress on physical and mental health are for health care providers and their patients. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
This month, NASHP features resources from Child Trends’ Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Children are particularly vulnerable to the impact of traumatic events like COVID-19 that disrupt their daily lives. These resources will help states, providers, and caregivers address the challenges children face. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
This month, NASHP features updated, interactive maps at its State Medicaid Policies for Maternal Depression Screening During Well-Child Visits resource page. An increasing number of states are adopting an effective, two-generation approach to health by screening for maternal depression during well-child visits. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
This month, NASHP features Michigan’s Mother Infant Health and Equity Improvement Plan. The plan is designed to address maternal and infant health disparities that are rooted in racial inequity by aligning and leveraging maternal behavioral health resources, Medicaid, and child welfare and human services. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
January 2020: California Initiative Addresses Adverse Childhood Events This month, NASHP features California’s ACEs Aware website. Individuals with multiple ACEs are at a much higher risk of developing physical or mental health disorders, and life expectancy for individuals with six or more ACEs is 19 years shorter than for those with none. The initiative’s website provides resources, information, and training for providers and community leaders working to reduce the prevalence and impact of ACEs and toxic stress. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
Minnesota Department of Health (2018). Guidance document for primary care providers participating in Minnesota’s Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) program. Directs providers to obtain a comprehensive health history, including social determinants of health. Includes an example of a screening questionnaire for social determinants of health and a link to resources to address family needs.
(Alaska ABCD Project, 2007) This flow chart from Alaska provides a template for how a state or community can structure the referral process for services or support to address a potential developmental delay.
(Edward Schor: The Commonwealth Fund, 2005) This presentation by Edward Schor at the UPIQ Social Emotional Learning Collaborative held in Lehi, Utah, May 20, 2005 provides information on the consequences of early childhood developmental problems and the value of early intervention, along with opportunities for community partnership to support healthy child development.
(Utah ABCD Project, 2005) Informational handout summarizing issues related to Part C Early Intervention Programs and suggesting options for advocacy, helping families and further information
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