http://www.chdi.org This report examines the relationship between having health insurance and receiving primary care services for children in a large group practice in Connecticut. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=6 This report emphasizes that we cannot separate concerns about the healthy growth and development of young children from the health of women, not only during pregnancy but long before. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=7 This report is Phase One of the Connecticut Community KidCare Evaluation - Implementation Analysis of the Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) and Care Coordination Programs. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=85 This report is part of a series addressing key early childhood health issues. This IMPACT issue provides a brief overview on nutrition. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=8 This report is part of a series addressing key early childhood health issues.  This IMPACT issue provides a brief overview of significant health problems that affect young children. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=9 This report explains how Multisystemic Therapy (MST) has helped Connecticut's children and youth. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=10 This report, prepared for the Department of Children and Families, provides a review of best practices locally and nationally in emergency mobile psychiatric services, as well as recommendations for improving the delivery of these services in Connecticut. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=11 This report provides a review of best practices locally and nationally in emergency mobile psychiatric services, as well as recommendations for improving the delivery of these services in Connecticut. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=12 The report is a summary of accomplishments leading up to and during the first full year of CT-BHP’s operations in Calendar Year 2006.  http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=13 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 model builds on existing strengths of EDT programs and promotes the use of evidence-based practices across sites. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=14 This report briefly reviews some of the major concerns related to mental health services for children, especially as they relate to the intersection of behavioral health and primary care. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=15 As many as 20% of American children and adolescents have an identifiable mental health disorder, yet only about one-fifth of them receive appropriate care. For most children with a behavioral health disorder, the pediatric provider may be the only health care provider who sees them regularly, so pediatric health care may provide an important opportunity to address children’s behavioral health needs early, either with treatment or linkage to mental health services. Up to 50% of pediatric office visits involve a behavioral, emotional or educational concern, but most pediatric providers do not have specialized training to address all their patients’ needs. At the same time there is a shortage of mental health providers, so waiting times for patients referred to behavioral health specialists may be lengthy. Expanding pediatric primary care to address the behavioral concerns, therefore, fills an important gap. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=16 As many as 20% of American children and adolescents have an identifiable mental health disorder, yet only about one-fifth of them receive appropriate care. For most children with a behavioral health disorder, the pediatric provider may be the only health care provider who sees them regularly, so pediatric health care may provide an important opportunity to address children’s behavioral health needs early, either with treatment or linkage to mental health services. Up to 50% of pediatric office visits involve a behavioral, emotional or educational concern, but most pediatric providers do not have specialized training to address all their patients’ needs. At the same time there is a shortage of mental health providers, so waiting times for patients referred to behavioral health specialists may be lengthy. Expanding pediatric primary care to address the behavioral concerns, therefore, fills an important gap. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=17 This is a report prepared by the Connecticut Center for Effective Practice, with collaboration by the Yale University Child Study Center and the Department of Children & Families.  This report examines the impact of substance abuse on families, the parent-child relationship, and the implications for family recovery.  Best practices at the national and state level are reviewed and recommendations are made to policy makers and providers who work with affected families in Connecticut. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=18 This report examines suicide among adolescents involved with Connecticut’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems. http://www.chdi.org/publication-detail.php?id=19