You are here

LAUNCH

The Evidence Base for Mental Health Consultation in Early Childhood Settings: Research Synthesis Addressing Staff and Program Outcomes

Synthesizes the findings from 26 recent studies that addressed the effectiveness of early childhood mental health consultation with respect to staff- and program-level outcomes. Across the reviewed studies, there is some evidence that early childhood mental health consultation helped increase staff self-efficacy/confidence and competence in dealing with troubling or difficult behaviors of young children in their care. In several studies, staff receiving consultation had improved sensitivity and lower job-related stress.

Estimating the Prevalence of Early Childhood Serious Emotional/Behavioral Disorder: Challenges and Recommendations

Discusses the challenges to estimating the prevalence of serious emotional/behavioral disorder in early childhood, gives a brief review of literature that provides estimates, and provides recommendations to improving the process of estimation. 

Affordable Care Act Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) and Tribal MIECHV

Gives an overview of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program and tribal MIECHV program which are designed to (1) strengthen and improve the programs and activities carried out under Title V of the Social Security Act; (2) improve coordination of services for at-risk communities; and (3) identify and provide comprehensive services to improve outcomes for families who reside in at-risk communities.

Assessing the Evidence of Effectiveness of Home Visiting Program Models Implemented in Tribal Communities

Describes the review process and findings for a similar systematic review of home visiting program models implemented in tribal communities or evaluated with AIAN families and children. To assess the evidence of effectiveness of culturally relevant models that have been implemented in tribal communities, the HomVEE team conducted a systematic review focusing specifically on studies relevant to tribal communities.

 

Parent Education to Strengthen Families and Reduce the Risk of Maltreatment

Provides an overview of research regarding key characteristics and training strategies of successful parent education programs for strengthening families and preventing child maltreatment. Information about selected evidence-based and evidence-informed parent education programs, including a list of registries that evaluate programs, is provided.

A Look at Strengthening Families in the States

Reports on the overall implementation of the Strengthening Families initiative and offers an analysis of successes, challenges, and next steps. This resource highlights that sustaining and enhancing the work nationally will depend on the following elements: continued evolution of the Strengthening Families National Network among states, an effective platform for sharing tools and resources, attention to ensure that evolving practice continues to be grounded in research, and methods for sharing the evolving knowledge base about the approach.

Learn the Signs. Act Early.

Houses web resources and documents geared towards families, healthcare providers, and early childhood educators to help them track a child’s development and act early if there are concerns. The program aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so children and families can get the services and support they need.

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - LAUNCH