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Annotation: The purpose of this paper is to describe a method used to assess community acceptance of a program to deliver comprehensive health care to children of low income families in New York City and to report the results. This paper is produced as part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health care, Federal MCH programs, Low income groups, New York, Program evaluation, Program evaluation, Questionnaires

Annotation: This information packet describes an integrated framework for a comprehensive self-report measure of adolescent health appropriate for 11 to 17 year olds who can read English on at least a fifth grade level. The six domains of health, and subdomains that make up each, are briefly described. The other enclosure provides sample questions from each of the 20 subdomains and from the demographics section. Copies of four articles about this program are also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management, 624 North Broadway, Suite 493, Baltimore, MD 21205, Telephone: (410) 955-3625 Contact Phone: (410) 955-9725 Fax: (410) 614-9152 Contact E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.jhsph.edu/HPM Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health, Measures, Questionnaires, Self evaluation

Annotation: This report is part of a series that provides an overview of activities to promote oral health during pregnancy. This issue focuses on the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), a surveillance project that collects population-based data on maternal and child health indicators. The issue describes the PRAMS questionnaire and PRAMS alternative questionnaires and features resources, including publications and data dashboards, that states have produced to share their PRAMS findings. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Data, Data sources, Health promotion, Oral health, Oral health care, Pregnancy, Pregnant women, Questionnaires

Annotation: This policy assessment matrix is one of a set of seven assessments gauging aspects of the operations and services of community health centers (CHCs) participating in the Transforming Oral Health for Families project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. The assessment matrix includes questions about health center goals and about barriers to achieving these goals. The assessments are intended to inform efforts to integrate oral health care into primary care in the CHCs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Community health centers, Needs assessment, Oral health, Questionnaires, School age children, Service integration

Annotation: These assessments focus on oral-health-related practices and attitudes for health professionals, including pediatricians, obstetricians, nurses, dental hygienists, and dental assistants; nonclinical staff; and patients. The assessments are intended for use in developing continuing education courses and programs that help health professionals improve their patients’ oral health. Questions cover practices and attitudes related to providing oral health care to infants, young children, and pregnant women; providing oral health education; and communicating with patients. They are are part of the Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the MCH Safety Net’s Transforming Oral Health for Families (TOHF) project. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child health, Oral health, Pregnant women, Questionnaires, Surveys

Annotation: These assessments are intended for use in developing continuing education and other programs for health professionals to improve the oral health of their patients. The assessments focus on oral-health-related practices and attitudes for health professionals, including pediatricians, obstetricians, nurses, dental hygienists, and dental assistants; non-clinical staff; and patients. Questions cover practices and attitudes related to providing oral health care to infants, young children, and pregnant women; providing oral health education; and communicating with patients. They are are part of the Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the MCH Safety Net’s Transforming Oral Health for Families (TOHF) project. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Collaboration, Health care delivery, Oral health, Questionnaires, Service integration

Annotation: This readiness profile is one of a set of seven assessments gauging aspects of the operations and services of community health centers (CHCs) participating in the Transforming Oral Health for Families project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. The profile includes questions for CHC staff to help them prepare to integrate oral health care into primary care in their center. The assessments are intended to inform efforts to integrate oral health care into primary care in the CHCs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Community health centers, Needs assessment, Oral health, Questionnaires, School age children, Service integration

Annotation: This practice referral process assessment is one of a set of seven assessments gauging aspects of the operations and services of community health centers (CHCs) participating in the Transforming Oral Health for Families project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. The process assessment presents questions about how CHCs handle referrals. The assessments are intended to inform efforts to integrate oral health care into primary care in the CHCs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Community health centers, Needs assessment, Oral health, Questionnaires, Referrals, School age children, Service integration

Annotation: This form for parents of young children to fill out and bring to their child’s dental appointment includes space to provide information about the child that will help dental office staff understand and meet the child’s needs. It asks what makes the child feel good, what the child likes to get when he or she behaves well, and what is the best way to help a child who is feeling shy, scared, or unsure. The form is available in English and in Spanish.

Contact: National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness, American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, Telephone: (888) 227-5125 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/ncechw Available from the website.

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Keywords: Dental care, Oral health, Questionnaires, Spanish language materials, Young children

Annotation: This form for parents of young children provides questions that parents can ask when they are looking for a dental office for their child. Questions focus on languages spoken, availability of translation services, insurance accepted by the office, office hours, office accessibility to public transportation, availability of appointments, the dentist’s and staff’s experience with treating young children, and what happens at the first appointment. The form is available in English and in Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness, American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, Telephone: (888) 227-5125 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/ncechw Available from the website.

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Keywords: Dental care, Head Start, Oral health, Questionnaires, Spanish language materials, Young children

Annotation: This appendix presents two iterations of a core set of 18 social determinants of health (SDOH) screening questions for parents. The questions cover material, personal, social, and parenting well-being, and can be used as a standalone screen or integrated into other health assessments. The first iteration is a simplified version with parallel response options (yes, somewhat, no), while the second uses validated tools in their precise form. Topics addressed include financial management, parental confidence, depression, stress, substance use, self-efficacy, social support, community inclusion, racial discrimination, and domestic safety. The appendix also includes baseline demographic information to be collected and offers parents the opportunity to discuss concerns with practitioners.

Contact: Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health, 615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cahmi.org

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Keywords: Assessment, Parents, Questionnaires, Screening, Social determinants of health, Surveys

Annotation: This system provides clinicians and researchers access to validated adult- and child-reported (self-reported) measures of health and well–being. Contents include tools to measure what clients are able to do and how they feel by asking questions. Information about the system methodology (publications and presentations, data, review, and testing); software; and related resources is also included.

Contact: National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, Telephone: (301) 496-4000 Secondary Telephone: (301) 402-9612 Fax: (301) 496-0017 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nih.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Clinics, Forms, Measures, Outcome and process assessment, Quality assurance, Questionnaires, Research, Treatment effectiveness evaluation

Annotation: This tool kit provides oral health professionals with information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to help them meet the oral health needs of children with ASD. Contents include suggestions to prepare a dental office for a visit, a sample intake questionnaire, and frequently asked questions. A companion document, Dental Guide, is also available. The tool kit is meant to be used together with the guide. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Autism Speaks, 1 East 33rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10016, Telephone: (212) 252-8584 Fax: (212) 252-8676 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.autismspeaks.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Autism, Children, Dental care, Questionnaires, Resources for professionals, Special health care needs

Annotation: This assessment instrument is designed to help evaluate the cultural and linguistic competence of family organizations that are concerned with children and youth that have disabilities, behavioral-emotional disorders, or other special health care needs. It gives definitions of key concepts and provides a set of questions with check-off boxes on topics of the organization's world view on diversity topics; the nature of staff and volunteers and their training needs; and how cultural and linguistic competency applies to what the organization does and its structure, funding, community engagement, and leadership activities. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, P.O. Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5387 Secondary Telephone: (800) 788-2066 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nccc.georgetown.edu Available from the website after registration.

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Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Cultural competence, Program evaluation, Program improvement, Questionnaires

Annotation: This self-assessment checklist, which is geared for personnel providing services and supports to children with disabilities and special health care needs and their families, is designed to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and cultural competence in human service settings. The checklist provides concrete examples of the kinds of values and practices that foster such an environment. The checklist includes questions in the following categories: (1) physical environment, materials, and resources; (2) communication styles; and (3) values and attitudes. Information about how to use the checklist is also provided.

Contact: Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5503 Secondary Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Families, Guidelines, Health personnel, Human services, Questionnaires

Annotation: This self-assessment checklist, which is geared for personnel providing services and supports to children with disabilities and special health care needs and their families, is designed to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and cultural competence in human service settings. The checklist provides concrete examples of the kinds of values and practices that foster such an environment. The checklist includes questions in the following categories: (1) physical environment, materials, and resources; (2) communication styles; and (3) values and attitudes. Information about how to use the checklist is also provided.

Contact: Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5503 Secondary Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Families, Guidelines, Health personnel, Human services, Questionnaires

Annotation: This self-assessment checklist, which is geared for personnel providing services and supports in early intervention and early childhood settings, is designed to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and linguistic competency. The checklist includes questions in the following categories: (1) physical environment, materials, and resources; (2) communication styles; and (3) values and attitudes. Information about how to use the checklist is also provided.

Contact: Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5503 Secondary Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Early intervention, Families, Guidelines, Health personnel, Human services, Questionnaires, Young children

Annotation: This organizational self-assessment instrument is intended to help fetal and infant mortality review programs (FIMRs) to (1) plan for and incorporate culturally and linguistically competent policies, structures, and practices in all aspects of their work; (2) enhance the quality of case reviews and action plans within diverse and underserved communities; and (3) promote cultural and linguistic competence as an essential approach in the elimination of disparities and the promotion of health and mental health equity. The instrument gives definitions of terms used in the instrument, and a series of statements to assess the organization in these areas: (1) world view and practices related to cultural and linguistic competence; (2) staff diversity and training; (3) core functions including information gathering, case review, and community engagement; and (4) infrastructure, and funding. A companion document provides guidance on the use of this assessment tool. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, P.O. Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5387 Secondary Telephone: (800) 788-2066 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nccc.georgetown.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Questionnaires, Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Fetal death, Health promotion, Infant death review, Infant mortality, Local programs, Low income groups, Mental health, Underserved communities

Annotation: This report describes the results of an assessment of the maternal, infant, child and youth health needs in 34 urban American Indian and Alaska Native organizations nationwide. Topics also include site accessibility and quality and affordability of services in the aggregate, as well as an assessment of potential barriers to care. References; a list of national performance measures from HRSA MCH Services, Title V Block Grant Program; a copy of the survey questionnaire; and a chart listing Urban Indian Health Organization (UIHO) area counties and states locations are provided.

Contact: Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle Indian Health Board, P.O. Box 3364, Seattle, WA 98114, Telephone: (206) 812-3030 Fax: (206) 812-3044 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.uihi.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Alaska natives, American Indians, Barriers, Needs assessment, Questionnaires, Surveys, Urban MCH programs

Annotation: This report summarizes a survey to assess the oral health status and service needs of students in kindergarten and third grade in Maryland. It includes the background and purpose, methods, results, and discussion. The report addresses challenges to the study and assistance received in conducting it. Appendices include a supply request form, an examination form, a report card, a survey questionnaire, frequently asked questions, and a consent form and letter. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Oral Health, 201 West Preston Street, Third Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, Telephone: (410) 767-5300 Secondary Telephone: (800) 735-2258 Fax: (410) 333-7392 E-mail: https://health.maryland.gov/Pages/contactus.aspx Web Site: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/oralhealth/Pages/home.aspx Available from the website.

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Keywords: Children, Forms, Health status, Maryland, Needs assessment, Oral health, Population surveillance, Questionnaires, School age children, State surveys, Statistical data