Maternal Mortality Review Committees: Sharing Power with Communities
This report from Black Mamas Matter Alliance, summarizes the findings of an environmental scan in nine states that the Alliance conducted in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Association for Maternal and Child Health Programs.
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From Barriers to Opportunity: Confronting Systemic Barriers to Early Childhood and Poverty-Reduction Programs
Report December 12, 2024
This report from EdTrust-New York highlights a crisis in childcare availability, with more than 60% of New York classified as a childcare desert. Recent improvements to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) have not significantly increased accessibility, as families still encounter complex application processes and stringent eligibility requirements. Many parents struggle to find available slots or are unaware of available programs altogether.
Collective Caregiving: A Frame for Talking About What Kids and Families Need to Thrive
Report December 12, 2024
In this brief from Frame Works, you will find an overview of a new framing strategy for building support for kids–focused on collective caregiving–along with three recommendations for putting the strategy into practice. Each recommendation includes specific tips and examples of what it looks like.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Funding Compendium
Report December 12, 2024
This funding compendium helps states, territories, Tribes, and local communities leverage existing federal resources to address the mental health needs of young children and their families. It outlines key activities in the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) continuum and highlights available federal funding opportunities.