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Crumley D. 2024. Understanding new federal guidance on Medicaid coverage of health-related social needs services. Hamilton, NJ: Center for Health Care Strategies, 3 pp

Annotation: This policy cheat sheet outlines the ways in which state Medicaid agencies can obtain federal approval to fund health-related social services such as food assistance and housing support. Included are links to related documents and federal guidance, including a table of 15 concrete interventions and four pathways for federal approval. Examples of promising strategies in the states of New York, Minnesota, and Massachusetts are also provided.

Contact: Center for Health Care Strategies, 200 American Metro Boulevard, Suite 119, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Telephone: (609) 528-8400 Fax: (609) 586-3679 Web Site: http://www.chcs.org

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Keywords: Funding, Health care reform, Medicaid, Policy, Social services, State initiatives

First Focus. 2012. Children's budget 20__. Washington, DC: First Focus, annual.

Annotation: This guide, begun in 2008, highlights federally-funded programs for children and the levels at which they are funded. It includes information on more than 180 programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of children in the United States. The information is organized according to the following broad categories: education, health, housing, safety, nutrition, training, income support, child welfare, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Program descriptions, current appropriation levels, funding levels from the past five fiscal years, and proposed funding levels for the coming fiscal year are included.

Contact: First Focus, 1400 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 657-0670 Fax: (202) 657-0671 Web Site: http://www.firstfocus.net Available from the website.

Keywords: Budgets, Child health, Children, Data, Federal programs, Funding, Statistics

Zero To Three. 2012. What's in the budget for babies?: Analysis of the President's 2013 budget proposal. Washington, DC: Zero to Three, 6 pp.

Annotation: This analysis examines the federal 2013 budget from the perspective of support for the healthy development of infants and toddlers. It discusses programs that support children's health and nutrition, programs that focus on strong family support, and positive early learning experiences. A comparison of federal program funding describes dollar-for-dollar differences in current and projected funding for nutrition, child welfare, education, justice programs, health and mental health programs, and family support programs.

Contact: ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, 1255 23rd Street, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20037, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Fax: (202) 638-0851 Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Budgets, Child development, Child health programs, Cost effectiveness, Federal programs, Funding, Infants, Toddlers, Young children

Center for Law and Social Policy. 2010. Detailed summary of home visitation program in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy, 10 pp.

Annotation: This report provides a summary of the home visitation program that is part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which President Barak Obama signed on March 23, 2010. The act includes $1.5 billion in mandatory funding for high-quality, evidence-based, voluntary early childhood home visitation services. The report describes the purpose of the act, statutory authority, federal and state administration, needs assessment, requirements for grant application, eligible entities and families, technical assistance, prioritized service population, benchmarks, outcomes, requirements, criteria for evidence of effectiveness, priority funding, evaluation, research, reports to Congress, payment of grants, grants to tribes and to nonprofits, maintenance of effort, appropriations, reservation and availability of funds, and applications of other provisions of Title V.

Contact: Center for Law and Social Policy, 1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 906-8000 Fax: (202) 842-2885 E-mail: http://www.clasp.org/about/contact Web Site: http://www.clasp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Evaluation, Families, Federal programs, Funding, Grants, Health services, Home visiting, Infants, Legislation, Low income groups, Research, Vulnerability, Young children

Lee V, Srikantharajah J, Mikkelsen L. 2010. Fostering physical activity for children and youth: Opportunities for a lifetime of health. Oakland, CA: Convergence Partnership, 34 pp.

Annotation: This report outlines a range of organizational practices and public policies to improve environments for regular physical activity among children and adolescents. The report focuses on national- and state-level efforts and opportunities that shape the local reality. The report is intended for funders, professionals, and advocates seeking an overarching strategy for addressing physical activity issues, as well as for those who have focused on a specific aspect of physical activity and can benefit from understanding a broader array of approaches. The report considers four target areas for physical activity: schools, early child care and early childhood education settings, out-of-school-time programs, and communities. For each area, the report provides background information, identified strategies and policies to effect change, and highlights key policy opportunities that promote increased physical activity levels among children and adolescents.

Contact: Convergence Partnership, PolicyLink, 1438 Webster Street, Suite 303, Oakland, CA 94612, Telephone: (510) 663-2333 Fax: (510) 663-9684 E-mail: http://www.kintera.org/site/lookup.asp?c=fhLOK6PELmF&b=3930101 Web Site: http://www.convergencepartnership.org/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Advocacy, Child care, Child health, Communities, Early childhood education, Funding, Health promotion, Life course, Physical activity, Programs, Public policy, Schools

Bae D. 2007. Introduction to the State Children's Health Insurance Program. [Princeton, NJ]: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 4 pp. (Research brief no. 2)

Annotation: This research brief provides an introduction to the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The breif includes information on SCHIP, SCHIP financing, programming the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has done to support SCHIP implementation, and the future of SCHIP. A figure illustrating enrollment trends in 1998-2005 is included. The brief contains endnotes.

Contact: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 50 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540-6614, Telephone: (877) 843-7953 Fax: Web Site: http://www.rwjf.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Child health, Enrollment, Funding, Health insurance, Low income groups, State Children', Trends, s Health Insurance Program

Grantmakers in Health. 2006. More coverage, better care: Improving children's access to health services. Washington, DC: Grantmakers in Health, 39 pp. (Issue brief; no. 25)

Annotation: This issue brief follows up on a meeting held in November 2005 that brought together a group of grantmakers, policy analysts, and experts in child health for a discussion about how funders can help improve children's health care coverage and access to health care. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into the following main sections: (1) child health, (2) children's access to the health care system, (3) health insurance coverage for children, (4) the delivery of health care for children, (5) philanthropic activities, and (6) conclusions and lessons for grantmakers. References are included.

Contact: Grantmakers In Health, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036-4101, Telephone: (202) 452-8331 Fax: (202) 452-8340 Web Site: http://www.gih.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Child health, Funding, Grants, Health care delivery, Health insurance, Public policy

Prevent Child Abuse America. 2003. Healthy Families America: State systems development guide. Chicago, IL: Prevent Child Abuse America, 81 pp.

Annotation: This guide is designed to provide a clearinghouse of information and innovation from the Healthy Families America leadership at the state level and Prevent Child Abuse America national staff in order to support and grow the program across the country. It its CD-ROM form, this guide connects the user through links and PDF files to a variety of tools and resources that have been created to aid state systems development. In addition, the guide contains a variety of case studies that illustrate the best practices in home visitation that are evolving across the country. The guide covers the following topics: (1) administration/governance, (2) advocacy and public policy, (3) collaboration, (4) communication, (5) community planning and site development, (6) continuous quality improvement and quality assurance, (7) evaluation, (8) funding, (9) public relations and marketing, (10) strategic planning, and (11) training and technical assistance. The guide includes two appendices: (1) a compilation of resources on all state system components and (2) supporting documents. The guide also includes a conclusion and credits.

Contact: Prevent Child Abuse America, 228 South Wabash Ave., 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604, Telephone: (312) 663-3520 Secondary Telephone: (800) 244-5373 Fax: (312) 939-8962 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.preventchildabuse.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Administration, Advocacy, Case studies, Child abuse, Child health, Collaboration, Communication, Community programs, Families, Funding, Healthy Families America, Home visiting, Model programs, National programs, Prevention programs, Program evaluation, Public policy, Public relations, Service delivery systems, State programs, Strategic plans, Technical assistance, Training

Children's Bureau . [1968]. Selected surveys, studies, demonstrations and reports related to nutritional status and dietary practices supported with funds administered by Children's Bureau 1918-1968 . [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Children's Bureau , 11 pp.

Annotation: This is a selected list of studies, including surveys, reports, and demonstrations, related to the nutritional status and dietary practices of pregnant women and children and supported with funds administered by the Children's Bureau during the 50-year period between 1918 and 1968. Abstracts are included for some of the studies.

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Keywords: Child health, Federal programs, Funding, History, Maternal health, Nutrition, Nutrition assessment, Resource allocation, Social Security Act, Title V, Title V programs