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Annotation: This paper reviews the need for and components of crisis stabilization services for children, youth, young adults, and their families. Crisis stabilization services focus on de-escalation and stabilization within the home and community. The paper provides recommendations for policy makers, practitioners, and thought leaders. This document can be used in conjunction with the National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis.

Contact: National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 302, Alexandria, VA 22314, Telephone: (703) 739-9333 Fax: (703) 548-9517 Web Site: http://www.nasmhpd.org

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Crisis intervention, Families, Mental health, Mental health agencies, Mental health services

Annotation: This tool provides guidance to support state and local decision makers, administrators, providers, and youth and family advocates in building and enhancing a trauma-informed work force. Contents include eight modules on the following topics: understanding the impact of trauma, trauma-informed child-serving systems, creating trauma-informed provider organizations, evidence-based treatments addressing trauma, public health approach and cost-benefits of trauma-informed care, youth and family perspectives on trauma-informed care, trauma-informed efforts in eight states, and research and practice in trauma-informed care. Each module contains an issue brief, video interviews with individuals in the field, and lists of resources.

Contact: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 3300, Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://gucchdtacenter.georgetown.edu/index.html Available from the website.

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Keywords: Case studies, Children, Evidence based medicine, Families, Interdisciplinary approach, Mental health, Models, Organizational change, Resources for professionals, Service delivery systems, Trauma care, Work force, Youth, Youth agencies

Annotation: This information memorandum for state, tribal, and territorial agencies administering or supervising the administration of Titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act, Indian Tribes and Indian Tribal Organizations, seeks to promote social and emotional well-bring for children and adolescents who have experienced maltreatment and are receiving child welfare services. The memorandum includes an overview of the issue and a discussion of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families' well-being framework, emerging evidence on the impact of maltreatment, requirements and policy opportunities, current state and county investments, screening and functional assessment, effective interventions, and maximizing resources to achieve better results.

Contact: U.S. Administration on Children, Youth, and Families , 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, DC 20447, Telephone: Secondary Telephone: Fax: Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/acyf Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescent mental health, American Indians, Child development, Child maltreatment, Child mental health, Child welfare, Child welfare agencies, Intervention, Legislation, Public policy, Screening, Social service agencies, State agencies

Annotation: This report describes pediatric mental health services available through agencies within Virginia's Secretariat of Health and Human Resources. It also touches on services provided in the state's schools and the juvenile justice system. The report provides information about the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the Office of Comprehensive Services, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, and the juvenile justice system. Each section discusses services offered, expenditures, and the number of children and adolescents receiving services.

Contact: Voices for Virginia's Children, 701 East Franklin Street, Suite 807, Richmond, VA 23219, Telephone: (804) 649-0184 Fax: (804) 649-0161 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.vakids.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Juvenile justice, Mental health programs, Mental health services, Schools, State mental health agencies, State programs, Virginia

Annotation: This report provides recommendations to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help meet its strategic objective to "develop new and better interventions that incorporate the diverse needs and circumstances of people with mental illnesses." The report is the product of a workgroup created by the National Advisory Mental Health Council (NAMHC) in response to the need for preemptive and personalized interventions for mental disorders that are tailored to the individual and prevent the damaging consequences of these illnesses. It advises NIMH to develop new interventions based on emerging research in pathophysiology, emphasizing a strategic focus on harnessing discoveries in genetics and neuroscience. Included in the report are a description of the workgroup's background and process; an assessment of changing paradigms and evolving science; and tactical recommendations that include new approaches to science and a call for shared efforts among stakeholders.

Contact: National Institute of Mental Health, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-9663, Telephone: (866) 615-6464 Secondary Telephone: (301) 443-8431 Fax: (301) 443-4279 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: , Guidelines, Medical research, Mental health, Mental health agencies, Science, Strategic plans, mental disorders

Annotation: This issue brief explores what is currently known about the prevalence of young children (from birth through age 5) in the child welfare system, how the occurrence of maltreatment of neglect affects their development, and the services currently offered vs those that young children need. The brief is based on the "Strengthening Early Childhood Mental Health Supports in Child Welfare Systems" emerging issue roundtable convened by the National Center for Children in Poverty in June 2009. The brief explains why focusing on mental health in the child welfare system is important and discusses why it is appropriate to focus on young children, characteristics of young children in the system, mental heath needs, services being received, barriers to care, existing policy models that ensure access to care for young children, and opportunities.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nccp.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Child neglect, Child welfare, Child welfare agencies, Infants, Low income groups, Maltreated children, Mental health, Public policy, Young children

Annotation: This guide addresses the array of health needs of very young children in the child welfare system. The guide provides research-based tools and strategies to help judges promote better outcomes for infants and young children who enter their courtrooms. Topics include (1) meeting the needs of very young children in dependency court, (2) promoting physical health, (3) addressing early mental health and developmental needs, (4) achieving permanency, and (5) improving the court's response. Practice tips related to each of these topics are offered, as well. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: American Bar Association, Center on Children and the Law, 740 15th Street, N.W., , Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 662-1000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 285-2221 Fax: (202) 662-1755 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.abanet.org/child Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 978-1-60442-611-3.

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Keywords: Child health, Child welfare agencies, Courts, Early childhood development, Health promotion, Infant, Infant development, Mental health, Research, Young children

Annotation: This report describes four strategic objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and how to pursue these objectives: (1) promote discovery in the brain and behavioral sciences to fuel research on the causes of mental disorders; (2) chart mental illness trajectories to determine when, where, and how to intervene; (3) develop new and better interventions that incorporate the diverse needs and circumstances of people with mental illnesses; and (4) strengthen the public health impact of NIMH supported research.

Contact: National Institute of Mental Health, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-9663, Telephone: (866) 615-6464 Secondary Telephone: (301) 443-8431 Fax: (301) 443-4279 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Federal agencies, Guidelines, Mental health, Mental health agencies, Strategic plans

Annotation: This report, the second of five special reports, is based on a forum convened by the National Center for Children in Poverty with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The forum brought together a cross-section of policymakers, researchers, community leaders, family members, youth, and practitioners in trauma-related areas. The aims were to explore (1) the current state of service delivery and supports for children, youth, and their families exposed to trauma and (2) ways to advance a more coherent trauma-informed policy agenda, particularly through mental health agencies. The report is organized into six sections. Section 1 sets the context, section 2 describes the policy response, section 3 defines the core components of trauma-informed practice, section 4 provides examples of efforts to promote trauma-informed practice in communities, section 5 sets forth recommendations, and section 6 includes case studies. The report also includes three appendices: (1) a list of meeting participants, (2) a list of case study respondents, and (3) two charts that list state-by-state information on trauma-informed services and infrastructure supports.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nccp.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Case studies, Children, Community programs, Families, Family support services, Health services delivery, Mental health, Mental health agencies, Public policy, Trauma, Youth

Annotation: This compendium summarizes results from a project to gather information about competency-based resources being used by state mental health agencies to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (competencies) of personnel working in children's mental health. The compendium briefly describes each resource and explains how the resources can be accessed. A discussion of the survey methods and results is included.

Contact: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 3300, Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://gucchdtacenter.georgetown.edu/index.html Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child mental health, Culturally competent services, Mental health agencies, Resource materials, State agencies, Surveys, Training

Annotation: This case study, based on key informant interviews conducted in spring 2005, describes how Georgia has used Bright Futures as part of an effort to improve child health indicators and how Bright Futures has been incorporated into Medicaid well-child exams delivered by local health departments, especially to enhance anticipatory guidance. The case study also describes how the state has used Bright Futures as part of its effort to improve child health in the areas of mental health and oral health. The case study discusses the context for Bright Futures, initiating Bright Futures, the evolution of Bright Futures over time, challenges, lessons learned, and sustainability and future directions.

Contact: Altarum Institute, 3520 Green Court, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, Telephone: (734) 302-4600 Secondary Telephone: (800) 879-6505 Fax: (734) 302-4991 Web Site: http://www.altarum.org/contact Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Anticipatory guidance, Bright Futures, Child health, Children, Families, Georgia, Health agencies, Health promotion, Health supervision, Infant health, Medicaid, Mental health, Oral health, Prevention, State programs

Annotation: This report provides information on responses to a survey on how states and the District of Columbia are addressing the healthy mental development of children ages birth to three years of age. Survey topics include identifying critical issues, common approaches to addressing them, and innovative approaches that might be useful to states participating in the ABCD (Assuring Better Child Health and Development) II Consortium and to other states as well. Report contents include an introduction to young children's healthy mental development; the project overview; screening; assessment and diagnosis; treatment and referral; coordination of services; maternal depression; quality assurance; provider education; system capacity;and priority issues. Statistical data on survey responses are presented in charts and tables throughout the report.

Contact: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101, Telephone: (207) 874-6524 Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101 Fax: (207) 874-6527 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nashp.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child development, Child mental health, Mental health services, State initiatives, State mental health agencies, State surveys, Young children

Annotation: This report reviews the numbers and characteristics of children voluntarily placed in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems in order to receive mental health services, the factors that influence such placements, and promising state and local practices that may reduce the need for some child welfare and juvenile justice placements. The report outlines the results, background, available estimates, multiple factor that influence decisions to place children, a brief review of state practices, conclusions, recommendations, and agency comments. The appendices provide information on the scope and methodology of the study; a chart of state statutes containing language allowing voluntary placement to obtain mental health services; and comments from the federal Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice. The final appendix provides General Accounting Office contacts and acknowledgments.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 Secondary Telephone: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available from the website. Document Number: GAO-03-397.

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Keywords: Antisocial behavior, Child behavior, Child mental health, Child welfare, Federal agencies, Juvenile courts, Mental health services, State surveys

Annotation: This paper offers recommendations to policymakers for systemic collaboration between public mental health and education agencies, schools, and family organizations to work together to meet the positive social, emotional, and educational needs of every child. It describes the current mental health status of children and youth, a rationale for a shared agenda on mental health in schools, and how to forge new partnerships. Appendices describe the development of the concept paper, offer resources for mental health in schools, and list the dimensions of an accountability framework.

Contact: National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 302, Alexandria, VA 22314, Telephone: (703) 739-9333 Fax: (703) 548-9517 Web Site: http://www.nasmhpd.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Collaboration, Families, Interagency cooperation, Mental health agencies, Public health agencies, Schools

Annotation: This policy brief examines the role of mental health agencies in the provision of mental health services to children in the child welfare system, including roles of the agencies, barriers to organizing and delivering services, and funding sources used. Key recommendations and action steps are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities, University of California, Los Angeles, 10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Telephone: (310) 794-2583 Fax: (310) 312-9210 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.healthychild.ucla.edu

Keywords: Affective disorders, Children, Foster care, Mental health agencies, Mental health services

Annotation: This document summarizes a study examining the readiness of state and local child welfare, child health, mental health, and Medicaid agencies to promote children's well-being by more systematically meeting the health needs of children in foster care. It evaluates the gaps between current agency performance and the best practices for health and mental health services for children in foster care developed by the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The study also shows the extent to which child health, mental health, and Medicaid agencies have the policies and administrative procedures in place to help child welfare agencies achieve their objectives and ultimately improve children's well-being. The full report contains chapters on the following: (1) adoption and implementation of CWLA/AAP standards, (2) structure and organization of health care services delivery for children in foster care, (3) delivery of health care services to children in foster care, (4) performance monitoring, (5) Financing of health services, and (6) mental health services. References are provided in the full report, along with an appendix containing CWLA standards compared to survey content. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities, University of California, Los Angeles, 10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Telephone: (310) 794-2583 Fax: (310) 312-9210 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.healthychild.ucla.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child care services, Child health, Child mental health, Child welfare agencies, Family support services, Foster care, Foster children, Health care delivery, Health care financing, Medicaid, Program evaluation

Annotation: This report discusses the fiscal year budget for the District of Columbia, emphasizing the funding available for programs to benefit children, youth, and families. The report begins with background information including a historical timeline on the budget process. It explains how to advocate for children, youth, and families. Subsequent chapters provide detailed information on programs and budget in the following areas: welfare and other government benefit programs, child welfare, early childhood development, juvenile delinquency and crime prevention, homelessness, recreation, maternal and child health, mental health, the Children and Youth Investment Fund, and the Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund. A glossary, a list of city government officials and agencies, and a list of other important addresses and phone numbers are included at the end.

Contact: DC Action for Children, 1616 P Street, N.W., Suite 420, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 234-9404 Fax: (202) 234-9108 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.dcactionforchildren.org/ Price unknown.

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Keywords: Advocacy, Budgets, Budgets, Child health, Child welfare, Children, City agencies, District of Columbia, Early childhood development, Families, Homelessness, Juvenile delinquency, Maternal health, Mental health, Prevention, Program evaluation, Recreation, Tobacco, Welfare programs, Youth

Annotation: This list of acronyms is designed to assist parents, educators, and health care professionals understand the terminology related to care of special needs children. The list is organized in two ways, alphabetical order by acronym or word and by subject. Subject categories are: developmental delay; education; health; legislative; mental health; neonatal; and transition. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Parents Helping Parents, Sobrato Center For Nonprofits-San Jose, 1400 Parkmoor Avenue Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95126, Telephone: (408) 727-5775 Fax: (408) 727-0182 Web Site: http://www.php.com Available in libraries.

Keywords: Acronyms, Child development disorders, Children with special health care needs, Education, Government agencies, Health, Legislation, Mental health, Neonatology, Transitions

Annotation: This volume provides an overview of the status of cultural competence development and implementation within state and local child mental health systems over the period from 1991 to 1995. It reviews the types of activities and tasks that have been undertaken by state mental health agencies in order to address federal funding mandates in the area of cultural competence, shifting demographics, and increasing concerns for more efficient and effective services from state legislators and taxpayers. The volume also attempts to address shifts that states have made within their policy and administrative structures, as well as those changes related to service delivery goals and outcomes.

Contact: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 3300, Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://gucchdtacenter.georgetown.edu/index.html Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child mental health, Culturally competent services, Government financing, Minority groups, State mental health agencies

Annotation: These proceedings describe a two day invitational meeting whose purpose was to have states, communities, and national experts share promising policies and strategies for developing an early childhood system of care that meets the social/emotional needs of young children and their families. The report has three major sections: defining the mental health needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families; the key components of a system of care to meet the needs of young children; and the barriers to system development and strategies for change. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 3300, Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://gucchdtacenter.georgetown.edu/index.html Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child health services, Child mental health, Collaboration, Conference proceedings, Family health, Health agencies, Health care systems, Infant health, Preschool children, Toddlers