Black Maternal and Infant Health: Historical Legacies of Slavery
Read this article on the American Journal of Public Health website, examines how the legacies of slavery are seen today in structural racism that has resulted in a disproportionate maternal and infant death among African Americans.
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Foundations of Well-being: Policy Strategies for Integrating Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health into Child Welfare
Report June 5, 2024
From birth to age 3, the brain undergoes its most dramatic period of growth, as babies learn to think, speak, walk, reason, and interact with others. This brief highlights the importance of IECMH for families in child welfare. It covers key components of the IECMH continuum of care and the importance of integrating ZERO TO THREE’s IECMH Guiding Principles and Best Practices for family support and reunification. Additionally, it suggests policy strategies for states to enhance collaboration between IECMH, child welfare, and other early childhood systems.
Nurture Connection: A National Impact Network for Early Relational Health
Archived Webinar April 30, 2024
In this webinar we learn more about Nurture Connection, a national impact network that partners with families and communities to promote Early Relational Health (ERH).
Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: Game Changer for Children and Families Webinar Resources
Archived Meeting Resources October 12, 2023
This recording and resources are from the October 5, 2023 webinar, Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: Game Changer for Children and Families