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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs. 2022. A Journey to birth justice: A panel discussion with the filmmakers of aftershock. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs,

Annotation: This panel discussion on birth justice was hosted by the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) during Black Maternal Health Week and features Aftershock filmmakers Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis and maternal health advocate Shawnee Benton-Gibson. Health equity and antiracism in maternal and infant health are the focus on the discussion.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

Keywords: Blacks, Community role, Families, Fatherhood, Health equity, Maternal health, Maternal morbidity, Minority health, Racism, Social support, maternal mortality

Murphey D. 2012. The Child Trends DataBank: A resource for indicators of child well-being . Washington, DC: Child Trends, 3 pp.

Annotation: This report presents information from a webinar presented by Child Trends on July 12, 2012, that focused on the Child Trends DataBank, which is a resource for indicators of child well-being. The report discusses Child Trends and offers information about the DataBank, ways to use it, and information it includes.

Contact: Child Trends , 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200 W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (240) 223-9200 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescents, Child development, Child health, Child welfare, Children, Early childhood development, Education, Families, Fatherhood, Marriage, Mental health, Parenting skills, Poverty, Program, Programs, Public policy, Resource materials, Statistical data, Trends

Flanigan C. 2003. Science says: The sexual attitudes and behavior of male teens. Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, 6 pp. (Putting what works to work; no. 6)

Annotation: This brief provide information on adolescent boys' sexual activity and contraceptive use, their attitudes toward both, and advice for parents and program leaders. Topics include sexual experience, frequency of sexual activity, number of partners, attitudes toward abstinence and sexual activity, condom use, contraception, pregnancy, and fatherhood. Implications for parents and professionals are also covered. Statistics are presented in figures throughout the brief. Endnotes are provided.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy = Power to Decide, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent fatherhood, Adolescent parents, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Condoms, Contraception, Males, Statistics

David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Social Policy Action Network. 2002. Children and welfare reform: Issues and ideas—A guide for policymakers and journalists. Los Altos, CA: David and Lucile Packard Foundation, 32 pp. (The future of children; v. 12, no. 1, Winter/Spring 2002 [issue guide])

Annotation: This issue of "The Future of Children" reports on the research on moving families from welfare to work and the promotion of healthy development and well-being of children. Topics also include the needs for adequate income and resources; high-quality child care and after-school options; continuing training and education opportunities for parents; and the need for increased father involvement. The report is divided into three sections: (1) the issues in brief; (2) three families' stories; and (3) resources, including program profiles; organizations and Web sites; experts and policymakers; and references and reports.

Contact: David and Lucile Packard Foundation, 343 Second Street, Los Altos, CA 94022, Telephone: (650) 948-7658 E-mail: https://www.packard.org/contact-us Web Site: https://www.packard.org Available from the website.

Keywords: After school programs, Case studies, Child care, Child welfare, Family centered services, Fatherhood, Low income groups, Resource materials, Welfare programs, Welfare reform
   

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