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Displaying records 41 through 60 (247 total).

Build Initiative. 2014. BUILD/IMLS partnership: Supporting communities through museums and libraries. Boston, MA: Build Initiative, multiple items.

Annotation: This webinar series focuses on efforts to integrate museums and libraries into statewide early childhood systems. Contents include presentations (in .pdf) and recordings on the following topics: tools and methodologies for leveraging strategic connections to local library systems, state government, and early learning organizations and standards; how museums and libraries can be learning resource centers for young children and their families and caregivers; the scope, roles, and functions of state early learning and development systems; and ways to strengthen and work with museums and libraries in intentionally supporting the growth and development of young children and their families and caregivers. State-specific examples from Washington are included.

Keywords: Communities, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Families, Integrated information systems, Learning disabilities, Libraries, Public health, Public private partnerships, Service delivery systems, State programs, Statewide planning, Washington, Young children

Braverman P, Egerter S, Arena K, Aslam R. 2014. Early childhood experiences shape health and well-being throughout life. Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 10 pp.

Annotation: This brief explains how economic and social conditions early in life shape children's health and development, affecting their health as adults; the evidence connecting early childhood programs with health; what works, apart from the need for services for parents; the business case for investing in early childhood programs; and examples of high-quality early childhood programs. A table highlighting several early childhood programs and the ways they affect health is included.

Keywords: Community programs, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Family characteristics, Health status, Life course, Model programs, Quality assurance, Socioeconomic status, Young children

Roderick Stark D, Gebhard B, DiLauro E. 2014. The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: Smart investments build strong systems for young children. Washington, DC: Zero To Three, 8 pp.

James Bell Associates. 2014. The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Benchmark measures selected by grantees. Washington, DC: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation; Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 530 pp. (Design Options for Home Visiting Evaluation (DOHVE): A DOHVE TA resource document)

Annotation: This document provides a chart of information on benchmarks selected by states in 6 construct areas that cover maternal factors, safety, child development, domestic violence, demographics, aand programs. Information on each benchmark covers evidence-based and promising models, performance measures, measure type, area of focus, target population, measurement period, value type, numerator/denominator, type of comparison, direction of improvement, data source, tool, benckmark data, and targets.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Evaluation, Home visiting, Measures, Service delivery systems, State programs, Young children

Zero to Three. (2013). Improving access to early identification and intervention: 211 LA County developmental screening and care coordination. [Washington, DC]: Zero to Three, 6 pp.

Annotation: This policy brief focuses on the efforts of 211 L.A. County's Developmental Screening and Care Coordination Program, which works to encourage partnerships between health professionals and community organizations to identify children at risk for developmental delays. The brief provides information about the program and about the importance of identifying developmental delays early. A personal story about a parent and child who received help from the program is also included.

Keywords: Access to health care, Child development, Children with developmental disabilities, Collaboration, Community programs, Early childhood development, Early intervention, Health services, Infant development, Infants, Infants with developmental disabilities, Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, Service coordination, Young children

Klebanov PK. (2013). Variation in home visiting of the first three years of life: Links to family characteristics, aspects of home visits, and child outcomes. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University and Columbia University, 44 pp.

Annotation: This paper, which focuses on the Infant Health and Development Program, a randomized multisite study of 985 low-birthweight infants and their families, examines the following three questions: (1) What are the different patterns of home visits? (2) Which child, maternal, and family demographic characteristics and qualities of the home visit are associated with these home-visitation patterns? (3) Are higher frequency patterns of home visits associated with positive effects for children's cognitive and behavioral outcomes and mothers' depression, social support, and knowledge of child development? The authors also examine the significance of the home environment. The paper includes a literature review and a description of the study method, measures, data analysis, and results.

Keywords: Behavior disorders, Behavior problems, Child behavior, Cognitive development, Depression, Early childhood development, Families, High risk groups, Home visiting, Infant development, Infants, Low birthweight infants, Low income groups, Mothers, Parent support programs, Postpartum depression, Programs, Young children

Kawar A. 2013. Evidence-based policy reform: Exploring the role of evidence in states' model selection for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. [Durham, NC: Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy], 34 pp.

Annotation: This master's thesis addresses the question of whether the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has effectivelly signaled to states that the driving factor for model selection for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) should be strong evidence of effectiveness. The thesis explores factors upon which states base their selection of model and whether states were rewarded through competitive funding for selecting stronger models. Topic include maternal and child health policy in the United States, evidence-based policy reform, the MIECHV, the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, methodology, preliminary findings and hypotheses, qualitative results from interviews, and recommendations.

Keywords: Public policy, Child health, Early childhood development, Evidence-based practice, Families, Financing, Home visiting, Infant development, Infant health, Low income groups, Research, State programs, Young children

Hickson M, Ettinger de Cuba S, Weiss I, Donofrio G, Cook J. 2013. Too hungry to learn: Food insecurity and school readiness: Part I of II. Boston, MA: Boston Medical Center, Children's HealthWatch, 4 pp. (Research brief)

Annotation: This policy brief, which is the first in a two-part series, provides information about food insecurity and school readiness. The brief defines food insecurity, low food security, and very low food security and discusses how food insecurity is harmful to children's health and development, how food insecurity during early childhood affects children later on, how federal nutrition programs can help improve school readiness by counteracting food insecurity, and the effect of childhood food insecurity on academic and economic outcomes.

Keywords: Child development, Child health, Early childhood development, Educational attainment, Hunger, Low income groups, Prevention, Programs, School readiness, Young children

Hickson M, Ettinger de Cuba S, Weiss I, Donofrio G, Cook J. 2013. Feeding our human capital: Food insecurity and tomorrow's workforce—Part II of II. Boston, MA: Boston Medical Center, Children's HealthWatch, 4 pp. (Research brief)

Annotation: This policy brief, which is the second in a two-part series, provides information about food insecurity among children and the work force of the future. The brief defines food insecurity and human capital and discusses problems associated with childhood food insecurity, how food insecurity is related to a child's chances of graduating from high school, the effects of failing to graduate from high school, how childhood food insecurity affects health in adulthood, costs of food insecurity to society, and how early childhood development programs and nutritional interventions can serve as an investment in human capital that strengthens the work force of the future.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adult health, Child development, Child health, Early childhood development, Educational attainment, Employment, Graduation, Hunger, Intervention, Low income groups, Nutrition, Prevention, Programs, School readiness, Work force, Young children

National Women's Law Center, American Cancer Society, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Save the Children, Center for Law and Social Policy, MomRising.org, American Heart Assocaition, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Lung Association. 2013. Raising smart, healthy kids in every state: Expanding early education initiatives with funding from the federal tobacco tax. Washington, DC: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 63 pp.

Annotation: This report provides estimates of the public health, educational, social, and financial benefits of a proposal by President Obama in his fiscal year 2014 budget to expand federal funding for early childhood education programs over 10 years and to pay for this with an increase in federal excise tax rates of cigarette and other tobacco products. The report outlines the proposal and discusses the importance of early education, the importance of reducing tobacco use, synergies between education and health, and how the proposal addresses these issues. Benefits of the proposal for the nation and for states are presented.

Keywords: Costs, Early childhood education, Early childhood programs, Financing, Health, Public health, Taxes, Tobacco use

Carpluk W. 2013. Championing success: Business organizations for early childhood investments. Washington, DC: America's Promise Alliance, ReadyNation, 19 pp.

Annotation: This report examines the actions of four distinct types of organizations related to their investment in early childhood programs: state chambers of commerce, ACCE Metro Cities Council members, state business roundtables, and smaller local chambers of commerce. The report discusses extent of support, types of support, early childhood topics, and framing for early childhood policy initiatives.

Keywords: Early childhood programs, Financial support, Financing, Initiatives, Public policy, Young children

Governor's State Advisory Council on Early Learning and Care. 2013. California comprehensive early learning plan. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education, Governor's State Advisory Council on Early Learning and Care, 34 pp.

Annotation: This report describes the California Comprehensive Early Learning Plan, which aims to offer a design for a high-quality birth-to-age-5 system in California that provides all children with knowledge and skills they need for long-term success. The plan identifies critical policy areas that the state could address, articulates a long-term vision that ties together the work in those areas, and provides a set of recommendations for achieving this vision. The plan also seeks to bring the California early learning community together around a common agenda. The report discusses why the plan matters, supporting children and families, and system infrastructure.

Keywords: California, Early childhood education, Families, Family support services, Infants, Public policy, State programs, Young children

Kemmerer D. 2013. Illinois MIECHV continuous quality improvement. Washington, DC: Zero to Three, 5 pp.

Annotation: This document provides information about the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) for the state of Illinois. The document includes an overview of the program; a description of the continuous quality improvement (CQI) system, plan, and related strategies to advance efficient and effective program delivery and to achieve strategic program goals, a discussion of the CQI process, and lessons learned.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Home visiting programs, Illinois, Infants, Mothers, Prevention, Quality assurance, State programs, Young children

Schmit S, Matthews H, Smith S, Robbins T. 2013. Investing in young children: A fact sheet on early care and education participation, access, and quality. New York, NY: National Center for Children in Poverty; Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy, 13 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about early care and education for young children. The fact sheet offers information about the percentage of young children in each state experiencing risks related to poor educational outcomes, shows trends in federal and state investments in early care and education programs, and discusses state policies related to both access and quality.

Keywords: Child care, Costs, Early childhood education, Educational attainment, Educational programs, High risk children, Programs, Public policy, State programs, Trends, Young children

American Academy of Pediatrics. 2013. Healthy People 2020 grant program for chapters: Early brain and child development–Goals, outcomes, and future plans. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 27 pp.

Annotation: This compendium summarizes pilot programs on early brain and child development that were funded by the American Academy of Pediatric's (AAP's) Healthy People 2020 Grant Program for Chapters. The programs addressed early screening improvement (Alabama), increasing the proportion of children ready for school (District of Columbia), outreach to the Somali community (Minnesota), and linking pediatricians to childcare referral agencies (New York). Contents also include information on the grant program's selection criteria, topical summaries by state, and related AAP initiatives and resources.

Keywords: Brain, Community based services, Early childhood development, Grants, Healthy People 2020, Pediatric care, Prevention programs, Professional societies

Regensten E, Lipper K. 2013. A framework for choosing a state-level early childhood governance system. Boston, MA: Build Initiative, 25 pp.

Annotation: This paper describes and analyzes different models of governance for state-level systems of early childhood programs and services for children from birth to age five. Based on interviews with government and non-government informants in the states of Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, and California, the paper provides an overview of governance (including a conceptual definition, brief history, and model options) and examples of various state practices. Tables indicate which entities provide oversight and authority for specific state and federal programs, including Head Start, State Pre-K, and Home Visiting. The paper concludes with a discussion and recommendations of governance model options based on five values: coordination, coherence, sustainability, efficiency, and accountability.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Early intervention, Governing, Governing boards, Models, Program improvement, Service delivery systems, State agencies, State programs

McMillen Center for Health Education. 2013. Brush! Early childhood oral health curriculum: Ages birth to 5. Fort Wayne, IN: McMillen Center for Health Education, 158 pp.

Annotation: This curriculum for early-childhood-education (ECE) program professionals includes weekly classroom lessons that correspond to Head Start domains and HighScope developmental indicators. The lessons focus on toothbrushing, visiting the dentist, good nutrition for oral health, the importance of primary teeth, and how oral health relates to success in school. The curriculum is designed to help ECE professionals incorporate oral health education into literacy, science, mathematics, and creative arts.

Keywords: Curricula, Dental caries, Dental hygiene, Early childhood education, Health behavior, Health education, Home visiting, Infants, Multimedia, Oral health, Parents, Prevention programs, School readiness, Training, Young children

ReadyNation. [2012]. Savings now, savings later: Early childhood programs pay off right away and for the long term. Washington, DC: ReadyNation, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brief provides information about three kinds of early childhood programs and discusses their near-term and sustained impact for individuals, the economy, and society: home visiting/parent mentoring programs, pre-kindergarten programs, and health programs. For each category, the brief explains what the programs do, provides examples, and discusses the impact.

Keywords: Child health, Costs, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, High risk children, Home visiting, Infant development, Infant health, Low income groups, Prevention, Programs

McMillen Health. 2012–. Brush!® curriculum. Fort Wayne, IN: McMillen Center for Health Education, multiple items.

Annotation: This curriculum is designed to assist early childhood educators in helping infants and young children from birth to age 5 and their parents establish good daily oral hygiene habits and visit the dentist regularly. Components include newsletters and text messages for parents, books, a DVD, and monthly brushing charts for children. The parent materials and the books and brushing charts are available in English and Spanish. Training is also available.

Keywords: Curricula, Dental caries, Dental hygiene, Early childhood education, Health behavior, Health education, Home visiting, Infants, Multimedia, Oral health, Parents, Prevention programs, School readiness, Spanish language materials, Training, Young children

National Collaboration for Youth. 2012. Building a brighter future: An essential agenda for America's young people. [Rev. ed.]. Washington, DC: National Collaboration for Youth, 16 pp.

Annotation: This report presents federal public policy recommendations that are intended to improve children's health, safety, and well-being, and improve the education system with the goals of saving money, strengthening families, producing a more educated work force, and laying a base for America that will thrive into the next century. Topics covered include early childhood, education, after-school and summer programs, child welfare, healthy children and adolescents, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, runaway and homeless adolescents, adolescent services, and adolescent employment.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescent health services, After school programs, Child health, Early childhood education, Education, Employment, Homelessness, Juvenile delinquents, Poverty, Prevention, Public policy, Runaways, Safety
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