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Willis & Friends: Reach Out and Read: Learning the Vitals Signs of ERH

In our first conversation in this livestream series, panelists will discuss the development of an initial set of training modules and materials for ROR pediatricians about observing autonomic emotional connection as learned from the key elements within the Welch Emotional Connection Scale (WECS). These observations have opened groundbreaking discussions about how ROR pediatricians can partner with families to support their foundational relationships as pediatric care moves toward advancing "relationships as a vital sign."
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To Reach Every Child, the Child Tax Credit Eligibility Requirements Must Be Changed

June 2021

This brief, co-authored by CSSP and the Children's Defense Fund, describes the Child Tax Credit (CTC), rules and restrictions that govern it, and what we believe must happen to ensure that all children, youth, and families are receiving critical benefits to help them thrive.

(3 pp)

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Factors Associated with First and Repeat Births Among Females Emancipating From Foster Care

June 2021

CSSP’s Youth Power, Parent Power initiative partnered with New Jersey’s Montclair State University and the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) on a youth-driven research project to explore the risk and protective factors associated with first and repeat births among females emancipating from foster care. Young parents with lived experience identified the research questions, analyzed the data, co-wrote an article about the research findings, and, using the research findings, co-presented on a national webinar. The article was published by the Journal of Children and Youth Services Review. Please read the article by clicking here.

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DULCE’s Anti-Racist Approach

May 2021

To achieve a just and equitable society in which all infants and their families thrive, anti-racist approaches must be explicitly designed to address the racial health inequities of infants and their families. Learn how DULCE does this via animated video.  

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Strengthening Families State Profile: Kentucky

May 2021

This profile offers an overview of the Strengthening Families work in Kentucky as well as additional information on key aspects, evaluation, and evolving work.

(2 pp)

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Strengthening Families State Profile: Indiana

May 2021

This profile offers an overview of the Strengthening Families work in Illinois as well as additional information on key aspects, evaluation, and evolving work.

(2 pp)

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Strengthening Families State Profile: Arizona

May 2021

This profile offers an overview of the Strengthening Families work in Arizona as well as additional information on key aspects, evaluation, and evolving work.

(2 pp)

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Strengthening Families State Profile: Alaska

May 2021

This profile offers an overview of the Strengthening Families work in Alaska as well as additional information on key aspects, evaluation, and evolving work.

(2 pp)

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Strengthening Families State Profile: Alabama

May 2021

This profile offers an overview of the Strengthening Families work in Alabama as well as additional information on key aspects, evaluation, and evolving work.

(2 pp)

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Strengthening Families State Profile: North Carolina

May 2021

This profile offers an overview of the Strengthening Families work in North Carolina as well as additional information on infrastructure, parent partnerships, ensuring accountability, deepening knowledge, shifting practice, and evolving work.

(2 pp)