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Mental Health In Schools: A Hidden Crisis Affecting Millions Of Students
September 27, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The first in NPR’s recent series on children’s mental health in schools, this story outlines all of the people in children’s lives who could help to identify a potential mental health need, and the challenges faced by the adults in each of the roles. Read Part One in the NPR Ed series on mental health in schools»
FosterClub AllStars on National Child Welfare Policy
September 14, 2016 | Emily Taylor
In this column, David Samuel Hall of FosterClub All-Stars, a group of foster youth advocates, shares his perspective on the need for legislation to improve the child welfare system. A former foster youth, he shares that he believes mental health services and Wraparound services “would have completely changed” his story.
Read David Samuel Hall’s perspective on needed child welfare improvements»
AAP provides guidance on treating acute pediatric mental health, behavioral problems
August 29, 2016 | Emily Taylor
A new two-part clinical report by The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians’ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee identifies current knowledge gaps regarding pediatric mental health emergencies.
New Issue Brief: Caring for Children in the Midst of a Behavioral Health Crisis
August 15, 2016 | Emily Taylor
This issue brief provides an overview of Connecticut’s successful system of mobile crisis intervention (EMPS Crisis Intervention Services), which brings mental health clinicians to the location where the crisis is occurring. This brief includes recommendations for other states and communities looking to develop their own mobile crisis service system.
Read the Issue Brief on the mobile crisis intervention system»
Dads play key role in child development
July 22, 2016 | Emily Taylor
Recent research by University of Michigan researchers tracks influence of both parents on child development. Researchers found that parents’ stress and mental health issues affect how parents interact with their children and, subsequently, childhood development.
Wraparound Services Measure Up in Cost/Benefit Analysis
July 19, 2016 | Emily Taylor
A recent essay on the Brookings Institution’s education blog, The Brown Center Chalkboard, discusses a cost/benefit analysis of City Connects, a program that offers low-income students personalized support.
Read the essay about the measurable benefits of the City Connects program»
The 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book
July 8, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual data book provides a snapshot on child welfare with statistics by state. This year’s data shows positive trends in several areas.
Downloadable Research Brief: Differential Response and the Safety of Children Reported to Child Protective Services: A Tale of Six States
July 7, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made available a research brief comparing outcomes in counties with child protective service agencies using a Differential Response (DR) model when handling reports of child maltreatment, versus the traditional Investigative Response. The DR response varies based on the identified risk for the child – low risk families are given prevention services.
When Poverty Is Profitable
June 30, 2016 | Emily Taylor
Interview with Daniel L. Hatcher, a professor at the University of Baltimore’s School of Law, about his new book “The Poverty Industry: The Exploitation of America’s Most Vulnerable Citizens”.
Opening New Doors to Recruit and Retain Foster Parents
June 27, 2016 | Emily Taylor
In this opinion piece, April Dinwoodie, chief executive of the Donaldson Adoption Institute and co-founder and board VP of Fostering Change for Children, points out the importance of supporting connection with families of origin for youth in foster care.