Informational

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American Academy of Pediatrics

Recommendations for Opening Schools in Fall 2021 and Integrating Mental and Behavioral Health Surveillance Supports into All Office Visits

Updated Recommendations for Opening Schools in Fall 2021

AAP strongly recommends in-person learning and urges all who are eligible to be vaccinated to protect against COVID-19. In addition to vaccinations, the AAP recommends a layered approach to make school safe for all students, teachers, and staff. Recommendations include that everyone older than age 2 should wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.

Recommendation to Integrate Mental and Behavioral Health Surveillance and Supports into All Office Visits

The AAP recommends all children be monitored and asked during every pediatric office visit for concerns or changes in mental and behavioral health development. Further use of evidence-based screening and assessment tools should be integrated into the visit if concerns are elicited.

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America’s Health Rankings

2021 Health Disparities Report

Report

The America’s Health Rankings model includes 4 drivers or determinants of health: social and emotional factors, physical environment, clinical care, and behaviors, all of which influence the 5th model category, health outcomes. In addition to the Health Disparities Report and Executive Brief, users can navigate to individual state summaries and associated infographics.

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Bright Futures and American Academy of Pediatrics

Bright Futures National Center & AAP Resource List (PDF)

Resources

A list of key resources and programs created by and affiliated with Bright Futures and AAP are compiled and summarized in this document updated in August 2021.

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Child Trends

Resources on Youth Bullying Prevention and Lessons from the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Youth Bullying Prevention in the District of Columbia: School Year 2019–20 Report

The YBPA and its implementing regulations require schools and other youth-serving agencies to adopt comprehensive anti-bullying policies, implement thorough reporting and investigation procedures, provide training for staff, and maintain and report incidence data. This report provides a detailed summary of educational institution engagement with the YBPA.

Lessons from the Expanded Child Tax Credit Can Strengthen Other Safety Net Programs

As of July 2021, families of nearly 60 million eligible children started receiving their first advanced payment from the expanded Child Tax Credit. Extending the principles that informed the expansion and incorporating the lessons learned from its rollout will allow policymakers to improve the reach and effectiveness of the tax credit, as well as a host of other safety net programs.

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Got Transition

HCT in State Title V Programs: A Review of 2021 Block Grant Applications/2019 Annual Reports and Recommendations

Report

Every 5 years, state Title V MCH Block Grant Programs conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to guide their state action plans. In 2020, HCT was identified as the most frequently selected priority need among state Title V programs. This report summarizes the HCT strategies that Title V agencies documented in their 2021 Application/2019 Annual Report and highlights examples of state HCT innovations. It also offers recommendations for future HCT strategies in state Title V action plans.

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Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health

Resources on the Achievable Foundation Health Center and Engaging Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Families of CSHCN

The Achievable Foundation: A Case Study

Primary care providers often lack the time, experience, and resources necessary to provide high-quality care for children with I/DD. This case study documents how a group of parents addressed these challenges and offers advice for other groups hoping to improve care.

Engaging Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Families of CSHCN: Recommendations for Medicaid Agencies

This report highlights key findings from the survey and interviews, including engagement themes, challenges, and recommendations for Medicaid agencies, youth with special health care needs and families of CSHCN, and funders to strengthen engagement that can have lasting impact on outcomes, quality, equity, and cost.

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National Academy for State Health Policy

American Rescue Plan Act Presents Opportunities for States to Support School Mental Health Systems

Resource

The mental health needs of school-aged children and youth have been increasing for over a decade, a trend which has been amplified by the pandemic. The ARPA contains provisions that provide funding states can use to support the mental health needs of youth. This funding can be used to support school mental health systems which can increase student access to mental health services and supports as they transition back to school this fall.

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National Adolescent and Young Adult Health Information Center

Resources on COVID-19 for Clinicians and COVID-19 Vaccination Intention of Adolescent and Young Adults

1 Out of 2 Young Adults “Definitely” Intends to Get Vaccinated

AYAH-NRC assessed young adult vaccination intention and top reasons why they may be hesitant to accept a vaccine using Household Pulse Survey Data. Findings are presented in this brief. Users can also access the journal article and full-resolution infographics.

COVID-19 General Resources for Clinicians

NAHIC has compiled resource pages of several professional clinical organizations, government agencies, and other institutions to guide clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Institute for Children’s Health Quality

Breastfeeding Awareness Month 2021 Toolkit

Toolkit

In recognition of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, this collection of social media posts and graphics was put together to be shared and raise awareness about the importance and benefits of breastmilk. The collection also includes resources meant to empower and support all mothers and birthing people to achieve their breastfeeding goals.

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National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families

Latino Child Poverty Rose During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially Among Children in Immigrant Families

Report

This data snapshot is part of a series documenting how Latino children, families, and households are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery. Recent releases focus on housing insecurity, food insufficiency, and multiple hardships experienced by Latino households with children during the pandemic.

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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response

HHS Maternal-Child Emergency Planning Toolkit

Toolkit

Designed to improve the capacity of professionals to address MCH, the toolkit uses steps, resources, and practices to explain MCH population emergency planning.

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Training & Educational

Association of University Centers on Disabilities

2021–2022 Emerging Leaders Internship

Applications due: Wednesday, August 25

The AUCD network includes over 3,000 trainees from every state and territory all with a commitment to collaborating and positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities. AUCD is seeking 3 Emerging Leaders interns who are interested in learning more about information sharing, resource development, and stakeholder engagement in a national non-profit organization setting. Apply for this internship.

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Training & Educational – Webinars

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Association of University Centers on Disabilities

“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” in Health Care Settings

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET

This webinar will highlight the work of pediatricians to integrate “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” resources and tools into their surveillance and screening practices within FQHC settings. FQHCs are community-based health providers that receive funds from the HRSA Health Center Program to provide primary care services in underserved areas.

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Dialogue4Health

Equity, Structural Racism, and Public Health Law

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm ET

In this Web Forum, the CDC Public Health Law Program (PHLP) and the National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health (NLAPH) will consider the relationship between health equity and law, the implications for structural racism for health equity, and a pathway that identifies strategies for using law to advance health equity.

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State Public Health Autism Resource Center

The Black Side of Autism

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET

This webinar will look at autism from a cultural perspective and consider stigma within the black community. Participants will learn the importance of cultural competence and the role it plays in the Black disability community, gain knowledge on how their own biases may affect their work, and learn how to have culturally responsible discussions with parents and educators.

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National WIC Association

Case Studies of Telelactation: When to Use It and How?

Thursday, August 26, 2021
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET

While breastfeeding and lactation support has predominantly taken place in person, research shows that telelactation offers opportunities to increase access and convenience to breastfeeding support for new parents, increases efficiency, improves outcomes, and improves maternal confidence. In the webinar, presenters will describe different case examples of uses of telehealth for breastfeeding support.

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Training & Educational – Webinar Archives

Association of University Centers on Disabilities

AIR-P Research Day at Autism CARES

This July 2021 virtual event was an opportunity to highlight innovative life course intervention research in the 6 Research Nodes supported by the AIR-P.

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Community-Campus Partnerships for Health

Improving African Immigrant Health Through Research and Action

During this June 2021 webinar, attendees discussed African immigrant health, current research, and the need for community-led research that supports delivery and advocacy.

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Dialogue4Health

Colliding Crises: Connecting the Dots between Overdose Prevention and ACEs

During this July 2021 webinar, presenters from the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) discussed the link between ACEs and substance use, explored specific partnership opportunities, and reviewed approaches to reframing the conversation in local communities.

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National Institute for Children’s Health Quality

Toolkit: Defining and Assessing ECS Performance for Quality Improvement

During this July 2021 webinar, presenters provided an overview of the ECS Performance Assessment Toolkit, including 2 new and 2 revised measures and ways communities can use measures from the Toolkit to improve their system’s performance.

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U.S. News & World Report

COVID-19 Vaccine Equity, Improving Maternal and Fetal Health

COVID-19 Vaccine Equity and Hesitancy

During this July 2021 webinar, part of the Community Health Leadership Forum, leading voices from across various sectors discussed their collaborations to address the SDoH, reduce inequities, and make a lasting difference in the well-being of their populations.

Improving Maternal and Fetal Health: Taking Action for Better Outcomes

This July 2021 webinar hosted hospital and health system executives as well as other industry leaders to discuss common priorities, best practices, and perspectives on the future of the country’s health system and care delivery.

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