News from the Field Related to Wraparound
Wraparound Services Measure Up in Cost/Benefit Analysis
July 19, 2016
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»
Mood Disorders and Teenage Girls
July 15, 2016
In this blog post, Dr. Ron J. Steingard of the Child Mind Institute discusses the high rate of mood disorders among teenage girls and offers general considerations for treatment options.
Read the post about diagnosis and treatment of teenage girls’ depression and anxiety»
New Resource: Assessing Readiness to Become a Parent Peer Support Provider
July 12, 2016
A new TA Network tip sheet produced by FREDLA is designed to help determine when a parent is ready to become a parent peer support provider (PPSP). The practical resource includes a list of qualifications and skills, as well as interview questions and links to other information.
Access the Parent Peer Support Provider Readiness Tip Sheet»
NAMI Program for Middle and High Schoolers Increases Understanding of Mental Health
July 11, 2016
NAMI’s Ending the Silence program is designed to help middle and high schoolers understand mental illness. The free classroom presentation helps raise awareness and change perceptions around mental health conditions.
Learn more and schedule a presentation in your community for the coming school year»
The 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book
July 8, 2016
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
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
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”.
ADHD: The Pros and Cons of a Drug Holiday
June 28, 2016
This piece discusses the potential risks and benefits to having children on ADHD medication take a planned break from their medication during the summer.
Read the article about taking kids off ADHD medication over the summer»
Opening New Doors to Recruit and Retain Foster Parents
June 27, 2016
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.
A link between air pollution and children’s mental health?
June 23, 2016
A recent study in Sweden found that kids living in areas with higher levels of air pollution were more likely to take prescription medicines associated with long-term mental illnesses.
Read the article about air pollution and children’s mental health»