Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common and can impact health across the life course. Thus, it is essential for professionals in child- and family-serving roles, including pediatric and adult primary care clinicians, to understand the health implications of childhood adversity … Read More
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Fourteenth Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps Across the Lifespan, in All Communities
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task Force) is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention, primary care, and evidence-based medicine. This year, the USPSTF celebrates 40 years of making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services … Read More
Updated State-by-State Resources Help Families Understand Permanency Options
Kinship foster families who are thinking about taking the next steps to legal permanency have many options to consider and decisions to make for their child and family’s well-being. These include selecting the most appropriate permanency option based on the … Read More
Head Start Programs and Child Welfare Partnerships
Community partnerships between Head Start and Early Head Start programs and child welfare agencies can help improve the lives of the children and families they serve. By working together, programs and child welfare agencies can help ensure safety, consistency, and … Read More
LOUISIANA HOME VISITING CAPACITY STUDY
I. PURPOSE AND APPROACH Home visiting for pregnant and parenting families with young children is a proven, evidencedriven strategy that enhances family and child well-being, supports improved maternal and child health outcomes, and helps families connect to important community services. … Read More
Aligning Efforts to Achieve Equitable Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Health and Well-Being for Children and Youth
Introduction Philanthropic organizations, policymakers, communities and caregivers share a common purpose in striving for conditions that enable children and youth to thrive. Though the COVID-19 pandemic has presented new challenges and exacerbated pre-existing stressors, it has also revealed strengths and … Read More