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Displaying records 41 through 60 (337 total).

Sontag-Padilla L, Schultz D, Reynolds KA, Lovejoy SL, Firth R. 2013. Maternal depression: Implications for systems serving mother and child. Santa Monica, CA: Rand, 8 pp.

Annotation: This brief highlights evidence on the impact of maternal depression on the mother and child as it relates to the public-sector systems that serve them and discusses potential short- and long-term cost implications. This brief describes a supplemental component of the Helping Families Raise Healthy Children initiative implemented in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which successfully implements depression screening in early intervention, develops cross-system referral processes, engages caregivers in services, and increases local capacity for providing relationship-based services by addressing many of the barriers identified in earlier stages of the collaborative’s work.

Contact: Rand Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90407-3208, Telephone: (310) 393-0411 Fax: 310-393-4818 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.rand.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Case studies, Early interventions services, Local initiatives, Maternal mental health, Mother child relations, Pennsylvania, Postpartum depression

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.

Contact: Children's HealthWatch, Dowling Building, 771 Albany Street, Ground Floor, Boston, MA 02118, Telephone: (617) 414-6366 Fax: (617) 414-7915 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.childrenshealthwatch.org Available from the website.

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

Diamond KE, Justice LM, Siegler RS, Snyder PA. 2013. Synthesis of IES research on early intervention and early childhood education. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, 77 pp.

Annotation: This synthesis describes lessons learned from research grants on early intervention and childhood education funded by the Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Research and National Center for Special Education Research published in peer-reviewed outlets through June 2010. The synthesis suggests avenues for further research to support improvements in early childhood education. Topics include early childhood classroom environments and general instructional practices, educational practices designed to impact children's academic and social outcomes, measuring young children's skills and learning, and professional development for early educators.

Contact: Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, 550 12 Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20024, Telephone: (202) 245-6940 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://ies.ed.gov Available from the website. Document Number: NCSER 2013-3001.

Keywords: Academic achievement, Early childhood education, Early intervention, Educational attainment, Research, Staff development

Maher E, Zulliger K, Marcynyszyn L, Wilson D, Carroll CL, Calpin. 2013. Making the case for early childhood intervention in child welfare: A research and practice brief. Seattle, WA: Casey Family Programs, 17 pp.

Annotation: This research and practice brief outlines why targeted intervention for infants and young children in child welfare are important and describes the types of intervention programs currently available and associated evaluation studies in the field, setting the stage for a forthcoming more detailed look at intervention strategies and outcomes. The brief discusses infants and young children in child welfare; return on investment for interventions in this population; wise investments to improve child outcomes; and policies, practice, and research opportunities.

Contact: Casey Family Programs, 2001 Eighth Avenue, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98121, Telephone: (206) 282-7300 Fax: (202) 282-3555 E-mail: http://www.casey.org/ContactUs/EmailUs/[email protected]&officename=Casey%20Family%20%20Programs Web Site: http://www.casey.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Child welfare, Costs, Early intervention, Foster care, Foster children, Infants, Public policy, Research, Young children

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.

Contact: Build Initiative, 89 South Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02111, Telephone: (617) 523-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.buildinitiative.org Available from the website.

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

National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE, National Association for the Education of Homeless Children. 2013. Early care and education for young children experiencing homelessness. Greensboro, NC: National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE; National Association for the Education of Homeless Children, 14 pp. (Best practices in homeless education brief series)

Annotation: This brief provides information and suggests best practices to increase the enrollment of and provision of services to families with young children experiencing homelessness. It presents an overview of the problem; describes legislation and programs that support homeless children; and explains how schools, service provider agencies, and early childhood programs can collaborate to help overcome the barriers hat separate young homeless children and families from the support they need. Included is a table listing programs that include provisions for homeless children, including the services provided, eligibility, and contact information.

Contact: National Center for Homeless Education, SERVE, P.O. Box 5367, Greensboro, NC 27435, Telephone: (800) 308-2145 Fax: (336) 315-7457 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://center.serve.org/nche/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Collaboration, Early intervention, Family support services, Homeless persons, Homelessness, Young children

Kelly JF et al. 2012-2020. Promoting First Relationships®. Seattle, WA: NCAST Programs, multiple items.

Annotation: s website provides materials for a curriculum for service providers to help parents and other caregivers meet the social and emotional needs of young children. Contents include curriculum materials, research reports about the program, and resources for parents and providers.

Contact: Parent-Child Relationship Programs at the Barnard Center, University of Washington School of Nursing, CHDD South Building, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98195-7920, Telephone: (206) 543-8528 Fax: (206) 685-3284 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.pcrprograms.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Curricula, Early intervention, Emotional development, Parent child relations, Parenting, Program descriptions, Psychosocial development, Research, Training materials, Young children

Stredler Brown A, Kahn G, Houston T, DeMoss W, Quigley S, Hamren K, Peters Lalios A, Kravit D, Olsen S, Blaiser K, Edwards M, Behl D, White K, Callow-Heusser C, Ladner D. 2012-. A practical guide to the use of tele-intervention in providing listening and spoken language services to infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Logan, UT: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, 1 v.

Annotation: This resource guide provides information to programs and individuals interested in using tele-intervention (TI) to provide family-centered early intervention to families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing who have chosen a spoken language outcome. Topics include benefits and challenges, implementation of TI sessions, technology to support TI, privacy and security considerations, licensing issues, evaluating TI outcomes, and reimbursement issues for TI. Video examples and a list of related publications and resources are included.

Contact: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, Utah Sate University, 2615 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, Telephone: (435) 797-3584 Web Site: http://www.infanthearing.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Communication, Deafness, Early intervention, Hearing disorders, Infants, Language barriers, Language development, Language therapy, Service delivery, Telecommunication devices, Telemedicine

Zero to Three. 2012. Starting life without a home: Supporting homeless families in nuturing their infants and toddlers. Washington, DC: Zero to Three, 1 video (7 min., 34 sec.).

Annotation: This video outlines a Congressional briefing held February 16, 2012 to discuss the developmental impacts and needs of homeless infants and toddlers in America. Topics include outcomes for homeless children, statistical data on homeless children and their families, the impact of unresolved stress for families and their children, as well as a review of programs that work in early intervention.

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.

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Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Child development, Children, Early intervention, Homelessness, Infant health, Young children

U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2012. Identifying mental health and substance use problems of children and adolescents: A guide for child-serving organizations. Rockville, MD: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 213 pp.

Annotation: This guide, which is geared toward those working in child-serving organizations and the families of children and adolescents (from birth through age 22) being served, promotes the early identification of children and adolescents with mental health and substance use problems and provides guidance, tools, and resources for early identification. The guide addresses the approaches, methods, and strategies used to identify mental health and substance use problems in high-risk children and adolescents. The guide also discusses understanding the identification process and tools, key steps of early identification, and partnering for resources.

Contact: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane , Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (877) SAMHSA-7 Secondary Telephone: (877) 726-4727 E-mail: Web Site: https://www.samhsa.gov Available from the website. Document Number: SMA 12-4670.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Child mental health, Children, Collaboration, Costs, Early intervention, Families, High risk groups, Infant mental health, Infants, Mental health, Resource materials, Substance abuse, Treatment, Young adults

Long T, Brady R. 2012. Contemporary practices in early intervention for children birth to five . Washington, DC: Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development,

Annotation: This series of training modules and resources for education, health, therapeutic, and social service professionals address early childhood intervention and services. Topics include assessing and promoting the social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral health of infants and young children in partnership with families in the context of their communities; identifying problems and disorders early; intervening effectively using evidence-based knowledge and practices; and providing leadership. The curriculum is available as a graduate certificate program, for continuing education credit, for non-credit, or for group training. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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.

Keywords: Continuing education, Curricula, Early intervention, Infants, Professional education, Training, Young children

Colvard J, Schmit S. 2012. Expanding access to Early Head Start: State initiatives for infants and toddlers at risk. Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy and Zero to Three, 18 pp.

Annotation: This report describes the diverse strategies of state efforts to expand and enhance access to Early Head Start (EHS) services for infants, toddlers, and their families and offers recommendations for states interested in expanding this program.

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: Early Head Start, Early intervention programs, Families, Infants, Low income groups, State programs, Young children

National Scientific Council on the Developing Child. 2012. The science of neglect: The persistent absence of responsive care disrupts the developing brain. Cambridge, MA: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 17 pp. (Working paper no. 12)

Annotation: This working paper discusses the effect of the absence of responsive care on the developing brain. The report explains the importance of responsive relationships to child well-being and how responsiveness and the lack thereof affect children's brains and their development. The problem of defining neglect is discussed, and four types of unresponsive care are presented (occasional inattention, chronic understimulation, severe neglect in a family context, and severe neglect in an institutional setting). Common misconceptions and the science-policy gap are discussed, along with implications for policy and promising intervention models.

Contact: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, Harvard University, 50 Church Street, Fourth Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138, Telephone: (617) 496-0578 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.developingchild.net Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child abuse, Child development, Child neglect, Cognitive development, Early childhood developing, Families, Infant development, Intervention, Parent child relations, Parenting skills, Public policy, Relationships, Research

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. 2012. Legacy for Children [Program web site]. Atlanta, GA: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities,

Annotation: This website provides information about Legacy for Children, an evidence-based program whose aim is to improve child outcomes by promoting positive parenting among mothers of infants and young children with low incomes. Information is provided on the program's philosophy, how the program works, and the intervention. More information about program study sites is offered, and links to related pages are included.

Contact: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd Available from the website.

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Keywords: Communities, Early childhood development, Family support, Family support programs, Infant development, Infants, Intervention, Low income groups, Mothers, Parent child relations, Parenting skills, Programs, Young children

National Scientific Council on the Developing Child. 2012. Establishing a level foundation for life: Mental health begins in early childhood (rev. ed.). Cambridge, MA: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 12 pp. (Working paper no. 6)

Annotation: This working paper focuses on how experiences in early childhood can affect mental health and on the significance of emotional and behavioral difficulties that emerge during a child's early years. The paper discusses scientific evidence related to mental health and early childhood experiences, addressing common misconceptions, the science-policy gap, and implication for policy and programs.

Contact: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, Harvard University, 50 Church Street, Fourth Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138, Telephone: (617) 496-0578 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.developingchild.net Available from the website.

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Keywords: Behavior disorders, Behavior problems, Early childhood development, Emotional development, Intervention, Mental disorders, Mental health, Prevention, Public policy, Research, Treatment, Young children

Powers S, ed. 2012. Supporting quality through evidence-based practices. Zero to Three 32(4),

Annotation: This special issue of Zero to Three presents varying perspectives on the concept and implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in early childhood. Topics include using implementation science to improve outcomes for children, EBP and early childhood intervention in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, using EBP to support children and families experiencing homelessness, and distinctions between evidence-based treatment and evidence-based practice as a decision-making process. Foundations for professional development are also discussed.

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 $40.

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Keywords: Continuing education, Decision making, Early childhood development, Early intervention, Evidence based health care, Model programs, Quality assurance, Research

Russ S, Allen D, Fleischfresser S, Green C, White K, DesGeorges J, Aquino E, Errichetti K, Homer C. [2011]. Improving systems: Changing futures–Engaging Title V, families and clinical partners in improving the system of care for children and youth with special health care needs. [Boston, MA]: National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality, 56 pp.

Annotation: This report summarizes joint work undertaken by Title V, clinical teams, and families to improve state systems of care for children with epilepsy and for infants needing follow-up after newborn hearing screening using a quality improvement approach. The report describes the approach; aims, changes, and measures; lessons learned; change strategies; data collection; and the role of families in quality improvement. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Institute for Children's Health Quality, 30 Winter Street, Sixth Floor, Boston, MA 02108, Telephone: (617) 391-2700 Secondary Telephone: (866) 787-0832 Fax: (617) 391-2701 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nichq.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Community based services, Early intervention services, Education, Epilepsy, Families, Health care systems, National initiatives, Newborn hearing screening, Organizational change, Program improvement, Public health infrastructure, Quality assurance, Special health care needs, Statewide planning, Title V programs, Training, Young adults

IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association. 2011-. Orientation and resource manual. [no place]: IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association,

Annotation: This website is designed to help Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C coordinators better understand and implement the best early intervention strategies for individuals and families. It links to resources in several categories, including IDEA statute; IDEA regulations; related legislation; publications related to finance; Infant and Toddler Coordinator Association position papers; U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education (OSEP) organizational chart; list of system components; and OSEP policy letters.

Contact: IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association, Web Site: http://www.ideainfanttoddler.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Early intervention, Families, Infants with special health care needs, Legislation, Resource materials

Lazara A, Danaher J, Kraus R, Goode S, Hipps C, Festa C. 2011. Section 619 profile. (18th ed.). Chapel Hill, NC: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System, 74 pp.

Annotation: This publication updates information provided by state coordinators on state policies, programs, and practices under the Preschool Grants Program (Section 619 of Part B) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Information includes: program administration, funding, interagency coordination, personnel, transition, monitoring, use of IEPs/ IFSPs, family-centered services, standards and outcomes, pre-kindergarten initiatives, initiatives for special populations, and services in least restrictive environments (LRE). The volume also includes a compilation of information on the Section 619 program from other sources: federal and state policies, data from www.ideadata.org, state training and TA systems, data on changes in children served by the program, and contact information for state and jurisdictional program coordinators.

Contact: Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, Campus Box 8040, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8040, Telephone: (919) 962-2001 Secondary Telephone: (919) 843-3269 Fax: 919.966.7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://ectacenter.org/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Data, Early childhood education, Early intervention, Educational change, Federal grants, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, Preschool children, State programs

Danaher J, Goode S, Lazara A. 2011. Part C updates. (12th ed.). Chapel Hill, NC: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System, annual.

Annotation: This publication provides a compilation of resources on the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Section I contains information on Part C program administration, funding appropriations, and trend data related to the numbers of children served, the settings in which children receive services and the status of children exiting Part C. Section II contains information on Part C program implementation, including: states' Part C rules, regulations and policies; OSEP policy letters related to Part C; state requirements for Part C providers; state practices related to early identification of very young children with autism; promising practices for promoting the social-emotional well-being of infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services; and state efforts to meet the early childhood transition requirements of IDEA. Section III includes federal and state level Part C program contact information. Previous Editions of the Part C Updates are available from the website.

Contact: Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, Campus Box 8040, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8040, Telephone: (919) 962-2001 Secondary Telephone: (919) 843-3269 Fax: 919.966.7463 E-mail: [email protected] Contact E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://ectacenter.org/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Early intervention, Federal legislation, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C, Infants with special health care needs, Program evaluation, Program management, State programs, Toddlers

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