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Georgia Allies Leverage Alabama Early Childhood Mental Health Progress for Big Wins in Their Own State

September 20, 2021

Georgia allies at GEEARS are celebrating the creation of a new task force for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Allies leveraged a cross-state partnership with Alabama’s IECMH coordinator to support progress. GEEARS organized efforts for a legislative study committee that led to the creation of recommendations, which will be carried out by the task force.

The Pandemic Suspended and Expelled Everyone – What Can States Do About It?

July 21, 2021

WEBINAR The pandemic increased stress for children, parents, and the early childhood workforce, which require increases in resources to effectively support the workforce as they manage their own stress and the social-emotional needs of the children returning to their care. In this webinar we heard about early childhood mental health consultation (ECMH) in the new ECE environment.

Illinois Early Childhood Advocates Partner with the Legislative Black Caucus to Help Win Reforms

May 18, 2021

In the fall of 2020 the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus held a series of hearings to develop its agenda, and because of long-standing relationships built on trust and respect, advocates were invited to highlight early childhood issues and to make recommendations to be included in the package. Working together, they helped win a new package of education and health care reforms.

DC Advocates Fend Off Early Childhood Cuts with the Power of Coalition-Building

March 30, 2021

Advocates in DC pivoted their 2020 goals to respond to the challenges of the pandemic. Despite obstacles, they preserved funding for early childhood services and secured additional funds to help struggling child care providers. They did this all through the work of a coalition formed specifically to advocate for early childhood funding.

How Are Our Children? Updates and Policy Implications from the RAPID-EC Surveys

March 17, 2021

WEBINAR RAPID-EC has been surveying a national representative sample of families with young children since April 2020. In this webinar, we hear the story about children and families that’s emerging from the data and ideas about what policy responses are needed to respond to the toll the pandemic is taking on these families.

How Are Our Children? Updates and Policy Implications from the RAPID-EC Surveys

January 20, 2021

Join us for a National Issues>State Action webinar to discuss the findings of the Rapid Assessment of Pandemic Impact on Development-Early Childhood (RAPID-EC) project to date with University of Oregon Psychologist Dr. Phil Fisher, the project’s director, and Dr. Joan Lombardi, who chairs the National Advisory Group for the project and is former deputy secretary for Early Childhood Development at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Proposed Pre-K Budget Cuts in Georgia Defeated through Strategic Advocacy

July 21, 2020

Using strategic communication, research, and media outreach, our ally in Georgia helped overturn proposed budget cuts to the state’s pre-k program, secured funding for a new children’s mental health position at the state department, and extended postpartum Medicaid coverage. This victory is especially significant as states face drastically falling revenues.

Ohio Expands Access to Early Childhood Mental Health Services

January 24, 2020

In an effort to further support the health and wellbeing of Ohio’s youngest children, Governor DeWine recently announced grant awards to expand early childhood mental health services across the state. Through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, and the Governor’s Office of Children’s Initiatives, nearly $1 million in grants were awarded to 12 Ohio mental health providers

Maine Allies Win New Mental Health Program Pilot to Reduce Early Childhood Suspensions and Expulsions

July 8, 2019

After yers of research, Alliance technical assistance, planning, and advocacy, allies in Maine have won legislation to pilot a state mental health consultation program aimed at reducing early childhood suspensions nd expulsions.

Alaska Children’s Trust Report Spotlights the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on the State Economy and Workforce

March 10, 2019

The Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT) has released “Vibrant Economy, Strong Workforce, Thriving Families: A Guide to Trauma-Informed Policy Decision-Making.” The document was developed as a tool to educate a broad range of state and local policymakers about the impact of ACEs on health and social problems. The primary audience is state legislators and their staffs, government administrators, and county and municipal policymakers.

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Georgia Allies Leverage Alabama Early Childhood Mental Health Progress for Big Wins in Their Own State

The Pandemic Suspended and Expelled Everyone – What Can States Do About It?

Illinois Early Childhood Advocates Partner with the Legislative Black Caucus to Help Win Reforms

DC Advocates Fend Off Early Childhood Cuts with the Power of Coalition-Building

How Are Our Children? Updates and Policy Implications from the RAPID-EC Surveys

How Are Our Children? Updates and Policy Implications from the RAPID-EC Surveys

Proposed Pre-K Budget Cuts in Georgia Defeated through Strategic Advocacy

Ohio Expands Access to Early Childhood Mental Health Services

Maine Allies Win New Mental Health Program Pilot to Reduce Early Childhood Suspensions and Expulsions

Alaska Children’s Trust Report Spotlights the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on the State Economy and Workforce

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