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Investing in Child Health to Ensure Equity, Population Health, and Long Term Cost Sav… Issue Brief #62

Opportunities in State Health Care Reform Investing in Child Health to Ensure Equity, Population Health, and Long Term Cost Savings (May 2018)

Addressing Trauma in Early Childhood Issue Brief #61

Integration of Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) in Outpatient Behavioral Health Care for Young Children Addressing Trauma in Early Childhood (April 2018)

The Critical Role of Pediatric Primary Care in Addressing ADHD Issue Brief #60

Issue Brief 60 The Critical Role of Pediatric Primary Care in Addressing ADHD (January 2018)

A Better Way to Assess Developmental Needs in Early Childhood Systems: Mid-Level Developmental Assessment IMPACT Report (January 2018)

Ensuring Children Grow Up at a Healthy Weight Issue Brief #59

Supporting Emerging Research & Prevention Efforts in CT Ensuring Children Grow Up at a Healthy Weight (December 2017)

Ensuring Quality in Children's Mental Health Issue Brief #58

Certification in Evidence-Based Practices Ensuring Quality in Children's Mental Health (November 2017)

From Suspension to Support in the Early Grades Issue Brief #57

The School-Based Diversion Elementary Model From Suspension to Support in the Early Grades (September 2017)

Accessible, Affordable and Efficient Health Care for Children Issue Brief #56

Co-management of Pediatric Primary & Subspecialty Care Accessible, Affordable and Efficient Health Care for Children (August 2017)

Addressing Student's Mental Health Needs: Stamford Public Schools' Issue Brief #55

Stamford Public Schools’ Comprehensive Trauma-Informed System Addressing Student's Mental Health Needs: Stamford Public Schools' (July 2017)

Enhancing Early Childhood Systems of Care in High-Need Communities Issue Brief #54

Strategies from New Britain Promising Starts Initiative Enhancing Early Childhood Systems of Care in High-Need Communities (May 2017)

The 21st Century Cures Act Issue Brief #53

Issue Brief 53 The 21st Century Cures Act (April 2017)

Infographic on Addressing Child Trauma (March 2017)

Map of Trauma-Focused Treatments for Children (March 2017 - Revised July 2017)

Supporting Young Children Who Experience Trauma Issue Brief #52

Issue Brief 52 Supporting Young Children Who Experience Trauma (March 2017)

Promoting Children's Health in Early Care and Education Settings by Supporting Health Consultation IMPACT Report (Feb 2017)

Ensuring Children Grow Up at a Healthy Weight Issue Brief #51

How CT Can Catch Up to Other States Ensuring Children Grow Up at a Healthy Weight (December 2016)

Addressing Child Developmental Concerns Early Issue Brief #50

Issue Brief 50 Addressing Child Developmental Concerns Early (October 2016)

2014-2015 Biennial Report 2014-2015 Biennial Report (September 2016)

Building a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System Issue Brief #49

Issue Brief 49 Building a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System (September 2016)

CHDI Profile (2016)

Caring for Children in the Midst of a Behavioral Health Crisis Issue Brief #48

Issue Brief 48 Caring for Children in the Midst of a Behavioral Health Crisis (July 2016)

Designing a System That Promotes Children's Health Issue Brief #47

Issue Brief 47 Designing a System That Promotes Children's Health (June 2016)

Connecting Social and Emotional Health and Literacy: Critical for Early School Success IMPACT Report (May 2016)

Paid Family Leave Supports Healthy Brain Development and Promotes Healthy Families Issue Brief #46

Issue Brief 46 Paid Family Leave Supports Healthy Brain Development and Promotes Healthy Families (April 2016)

Ensuring Young Children Grow Up at a Healthy Weight: Policy Opportunities to Prevent Obesity (One-Page Summary) (March 2016)

Policy Brief - Ensuring Young Children Grow Up at a Healthy Weight: Policy Opportunities to Prevent Obesity (March 2016)

Policy Brief - Ensuring the Best Start for Connecticut's Children: Aligning Policy with Science (March 2016)

Ensuring the Best Start for Connecticut's Children: Policy Opportunities (One Page Summary) (March 2016)

Care Coordination for Children: An Important Part of State Health Reform Efforts Issue Brief #45

Issue Brief 45 Care Coordination for Children: An Important Part of State Health Reform Efforts (Feb 2016)

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) Issue Brief #44

Issue Brief 44 Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) (Feb 2016)

Improving Trauma-Focused Services for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System Issue Brief #43

Issue Brief 43 Improving Trauma-Focused Services for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System (Dec 2015)

Policy and Community Level Strategies for Integrating Children's Behavioral Health Se… Issue Brief #42

Policy and Community Level Strategies for Integrating Children's Behavioral Health Services (November 2015)

Developmental Surveillance and Screening in Early Care and Education: Family and Provider Perspectives IMPACT Report (Nov 2015)

Advancing Trauma-Informed Systems for Children IMPACT Report (Sept 2015)

Ensuring Safe Child Care for Children Needing Medication Issue Brief #41

Issue Brief 41 Ensuring Safe Child Care for Children Needing Medication (August 2015)

Mid-Level Developmental Assessment Issue Brief #40

Issue Brief 40 Mid-Level Developmental Assessment (July 2015)

Rolling Out Health Reform in Connecticut: Fully Addressing the Needs of Children Issue Brief #39

Issue Brief 39 Rolling Out Health Reform in Connecticut: Fully Addressing the Needs of Children (June 2015)

Starting Early: The Long Reach of Childhood Trauma (May 2015)

Infographic: Maternal Mental Health Ask Mom How She is Doing (May 2015)

What's Good for Moms is Good for Their Babies: Addressing Postpartum Depression in th… Issue Brief #38

What's Good for Moms is Good for Their Babies: Addressing Postpartum Depression in the Pediatrician's Office (May 2015)

Promoting the Healthy Social and Emotional Development of Children Through an Informe… Issue Brief #37

Promoting the Healthy Social and Emotional Development of Children Through an Informed Workforce (Mar 2015)

The Infant Mental Health Workforce Key to Promoting the Healthy Social and Emotional Development of Children (Mar 2015)

A New Approach to Improving Outpatient Care for Children with Multiple Behavioral Hea… Issue Brief #36

A New Approach to Improving Outpatient Care for Children with Multiple Behavioral Health Concerns: MATCH-ADTC (Jan 2015)

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Celebrate National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is May 10th. This is a national holiday that raises… »
Jason Lang Co-Authors Article in School Psychology Quarterly Dr. Jason Lang co-authored an article describing CHDI’s work as the Coordinating Center for the… »
School-Based Diversion Initiative Recommended in JJPOC Diversion Plan The Connecticut School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) was recommended as a way to address the… »
Vanderploeg Featured in Article Addressing School Safety in Connecticut In an article published by the CT Mirror, CHDI President and CEO, Jeffrey Vanderploeg shared his… »
CHDI Staff Highlights Work at National Conference CHDI staff traveled to Tampa, Florida to share and present their expertise on a range of children's… »
School-Based Diversion Initiative Featured as an Example of Community Psychology in Action Connecticut's School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) was selected as an example of the discipline… »

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