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Using Academic Detailing to Change Child Health Service Delivery in CT: CHDI's EPIC Program (Oct 2011)
This report reviews the literature on academic detailing as a strategy for promoting practice change and describes CHDI's Educating Practices in the Community (EPIC) program.
Pediatric Psychopharmacology: Improving Care Through Co-Management (Sep 2011)
This report "Pediatric Psychopharmacology: Improving Care Through Co-Management" discusses the next step in building a system of support for child health providers to manage the behavioral health concerns of their patients.
TF-CBT Learning Collaborative (Jul 2011)
This report describes the Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Learning Collaborative as a case example of a successful statewide dissemination of an evidence-based treatment in children's mental health.
A Framework for Child Health Services - Tool Kit (Jul 2011)
A Framework for Child Health Services highlights the importance of child health in overall school readiness. This tool kit provides a guide for implementing the major recommendations outlined in the Framework.
TF-CBT Learning Collaborative Year 3 Report (Apr 2011)
The Connecticut Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Learning Collaborative is a three-year initiative funded by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to disseminate TF-CBT to community mental health agencies across Connect...
Health & Safety Fact Sheet (Feb 2011)
The Children's Fund of CT funded a study on the health and safety risks in Connecticut's child care centers. View this fact sheet on "Ensuring Health and Safety in Connecticut's Child Care Programs".
Hearing Loss (Jan 2011)
This EPIC module provides an overview of hearing loss in young children and the importance of early detection and monitoring.
Behavioral Health Screening (Nov 2010)
This EPIC module provides simple instructions for incorporating behavioral health screening into routine primary care practice.
Collaborative Health Care: From Vision to Practice (Jun 2010)
This module provides an overview of the opportunities and models that facilitate collaborative primary care and behavioral health practice.
Ten Years of Advancing the Health of Connecticut's Children (Jun 2010)
With this biennial for fiscal years 2008 and 2009, the Children’s Fund and the Child Health and Development Institute are celebrating ten years of investments in advancing the health of Connecticut’s children. We are taking this opportunity bo...
Strengthening the Foundation (Jun 2010)
Strengthening the Foundation: Analysis of CT's Outpatient Mental Health System for Children is a report prepared for the CT Dept. of Children and Families.
Integrating Behavioral Health & Primary Care (Mar 2010)
Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care: Making it Work in Four Practices in CT
Teen Driver Safety (Mar 2010)
The child health provider's role in promoting safe driving is addressed in the Teen Driver Safety module provided through EPIC.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Mar 2010)
The purpose of this module is to help the practices implement an autism screening tool and to offer resources for families whose children are identified.
IMPACT: Ensuring Health & Safety in CT's Early Care & Education Programs (Dec 2009)
An Analysis of DPH Child Care Licensing Specialists' Reports of Unannounced Inspections
The Intensive In-Home Services Decision Tree - Brief Report (Nov 2009)
This document is a brief version of a full report on referral decision-making for intensive in-home services.
The Intensive In-Home Services Decision Tree - Full Report (Oct 2009)
This full report examines critical issues that affect the way in which referrals are made to intensive in-home services in Connecticut.
CT Behavioral Health Partnership 2nd Evaluation (Apr 2009)
This is the second annual evaluation summarizing the performance of the CT Behavioral Health Partnership.
A Framework for Child Health Services (Mar 2009)
This report is written to benefit advocates, providers and policymakers by offering a Framework as a basis for action to improve delivery of child health services for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
IMPACT - Promoting Early Health and Learning (Feb 2009)
This report provides a description of the work and summary of the results of the Promoting Early Health and Learning Initiative in two communities that received funding.
IMPACT-Insuring Our Kids' Future:The Importance of Health Insur. to Utilization of Ped. Health Serv. (Dec 2008)
This report examines the relationship between having health insurance and receiving primary care services for children in a large group practice in Connecticut.
2006-2007 Biennial Report (Jul 2008)
This biennial report covers the period October 2005 through September 2007.
EXTENDED DAY TREATMENT: Defining a Model of Care in Connecticut (Jun 2008)
The purpose of this report is to describe a model of care for EDT services funded by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).
The Connecticut Juvenile Justice System: A Guide for Youth & Families (May 2008)
This guide explains the juvenile justice system and helps parents understand and access needed services for their children. Also available in Spanish.
Connecticut Sistema De Justicia Juvenil: Una Guia Para Jovenes Y Familias (May 2008)
Esta guía explica el sistema de justicia juvenil y ayuda a los padres a entender y tener acceso a los servicios necesarios para ayudar a sus hijos.
