May 2021: New Jersey’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Action Plan
/in Addressing Needs, Care Coordination, Engaging Families, Healthy Child Development, Identifying Children, Improving Policy, Resource of the Month Archive, Screening Tools New Jersey /by kevinaApril 2021: State Medicaid Policies for Children’s Developmental Screenings
/in Addressing Needs, Care Coordination, Developmental Screening, Healthy Child Development, Improving Policy, Primary Medical Care, Resource of the Month Archive, Screening Tools /by kevinaDuring the pandemic, it’s critical for providers to conduct developmental screenings during well-child visits, even if done through telehealth. Nearly every state Medicaid program reimburses providers for conducting developmental screenings, and NASHP’s newly updated interactive map highlights each state’s screening policy. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to Elinor Higgins.
March 2021: State Medicaid Policies for Maternal Depression Screening at Well-Child Visits
/in Addressing Needs, Care Coordination, Engaging Families, Family, Healthy Child Development, Improving Policy, Primary Medical Care, Resource of the Month Archive, Screening Tools /by kevinaWith maternal health and healthy child development inextricably linked, an increasingly number of states have policies enabling Medicaid providers to conduct maternal depression screenings during well-child visits. NASHP’s updated map, State Medicaid Policies for Maternal Depression Screening During Well-Child Visits highlights each state’s policies for screenings during well-child visits, reimbursements, and policy trends. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to Elinor Higgins.
February 2021: California Surgeon General Releases a Roadmap for Resilience
/in Addressing Needs, Engaging Families, Family, Healthy Child Development, Primary Medical Care, Resource of the Month Archive /by kevinaJanuary 2021: South Carolina Announces $7 Million in Early Childhood Funding
/in Addressing Needs, Engaging Families, Family, Healthy Child Development, Primary Medical Care, Resource of the Month Archive /by kevinaDecember 2020: NASHP Updates Outreach and Training Resources for Providers and Families
/in Addressing Needs, Developmental Screening, Engaging Families, Family, Healthy Child Development, Primary Medical Care, Resource of the Month Archive /by kevinaNASHP has updated its developmental screening Outreach and Training state resource list for providers and families. Making developmental screening widely available to children requires providers and families to be familiar with screening tools, their use, and their value. State outreach and education are essential to ensure children receive appropriate screening and follow-up services. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center, https://healthychild.nashp.org/. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
October 2020: Infographic Shows Impact of ACEs on Early Childhood Development
/in Addressing Needs, Care Coordination, Healthy Child Development, Improving Policy, Medicaid, Primary Medical Care, Referral Forms, Resource of the Month Archive /by kevinaThis month, NASHP features an infographic from the National Institute for Health Care Management on Early Childhood Development and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). COVID-19 is increasing the economic, social, and environmental stressors that children and families experience. This infographic explores the impact of ACEs on health and well-being and outlines actionable strategies to support healthy child development. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
August 2020: States Standardize Referral Forms for Young Children
/in Addressing Needs, Care Coordination, Healthy Child Development, Primary Medical Care, Referral Forms, Resource of the Month Archive /by kevinaThis month, we feature NASHP’s updated map, States with Standardized Referral Forms. Standardized referral forms shared across a state can make screening, effective referral, care coordination, and feedback loops – which are critical to ensure that children with identified needs receive the care they need – more seamless. As indicated in the updated map, more states are creating standardized referral forms to facilitate this process. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
July 2020: Resources to Help Prevent and Address Adverse Childhood Experiences
/in Addressing Needs, Care Coordination, COVID-19, Healthy Child Development, Improving Policy, Measurement, Primary Medical Care, Referral Forms, Resource of the Month Archive, Screening Tools California /by kevinaThis month, we feature Resources to Help Prevent and Address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ACEs are potentially traumatic events during childhood — exacerbated by COVID-19 — that are associated with worsened health in adulthood. This page features screening tools and resources for policymakers, providers, and others working to prevent ACEs and address their impact. View other resources at the Healthy Child Development State Resource Center. Submit new resources to ehiggins@nashp.org.
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