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- Using Policy to Create Healthy Schools Mar 2019
As part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Together for Healthy and Successful Schools Initiative, Child Trends partnered with the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and EMT Associates, Inc. to review relevant state statutes and regulations enacted as of September 2017 and analyze their alignment with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model of healthy schools. The WSCC covers 10 domains: health education; physical education and physical activity; nutrition environment and services; health services; counseling, psychological, and social services; social and emotional climate; physical environment; employee wellness; family engagement; and community involvement. Findings from this work are compiled in three products to help policymakers and advocates better understand the current landscape and consider the creation of policies that promote healthy schools: - Supporting the Psychological Well-Being of the Early Care and Education Workforce: Findings from the National Survey of Early Care and Education July 2018
- Parent Knowledge Among First Time Parents of Young Children July 2018
- Additional Resources from Child Trends
- Supporting Children and Parents Affected by the Trauma of Separation June 2018
- The prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) nationally, by state and by race or ethnicity Feb 2018
- Three videos demonstrating the needs of very young children for healthy development (Videos) July 2018
- A State Multi-Sector-Framework for Supporting Children and Youth with Special Needs July 2018
According to the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), over 19 percent of children in the United States from birth through age 17 are children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). As this diverse group experiences (or may be at increased risk for) chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional health conditions, they rely on a wide range of supports to meet their health, education, employment, and other needs. However, gaining access to such supports can be a complex challenge for families as they navigate different health insurance and financial assistance programs; coordinate health services across primary care physicians, specialty care providers, and schools; and seek services that support inclusion in education programs, the workforce, and the broader community as young people transition into adulthood. This report describes the current status of services for this population and suggests a framework for improving access to services and supports. - 5 Questions Families Should Ask About School Discipline Sept 2017
- Understanding and Addressing the Early Childhood Origins of “Mean” Behavior and Bullying: Resources for Practitioners
This Research Brief is based on the longer report: Bullies in the Block Area: The Early Childhood Origins of “Mean” Behavior. This brief first provides a summary of the developmental trajectory to bullying behavior and theories about social and environmental contributors to bullying. The remainder summarizes promising strategies and evidence-based intervention models designed to prevent bullying by addressing factors that contribute to the development of “mean” behavior and aggression in early childhood. - Five Ways Trauma Informed Care Supports Children’s Development
This news bulletin describes childhood trauma and explains the importance of trauma informed care (TIC) as providing a common language to support children who have been exposed to trauma. It includes links to resources and provides information helpful to parents and everyone who works with children.