Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD)
Funded by the Office of Head Start, this Web site provides a wide range of resources on effective ways to promote young children's social emotional development and reduce challenging behaviors.
This paper provides an overview of the current state of the mental health service delivery system in the U.S., the needs of children with mental health problems and their families, and effective po
Family Connections Project at Children's Hospital Boston
This report describes a comprehensive approach to strengthening the capacity of Early Head Start and Head Start staff in dealing with parental depression.
This interactive session showcases best practices in promoting positive mental health in children birth through age eight and possibly preventing the need for interventions later in life.
This report examines both why and how state Medicaid programs can support children's healthy mental development and includes a discussion of how states can use Medicaid to better support young chil
This book from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) summarizes the findings from a workshop that explored how benefit-cost analysis can be used to support effective policy decisions.
The aim of the study reported in this brief was to determine how states leveraged different policy choices to support integration of social-emotional developmental strategies into early intervention services.
This brief outlines the risks faced by young children with social, emotional, and behavioral problems, as well as barriers to eligibility, access to services, and service utilization.
This brief provides an overview of what we know and don’t know about measuring the quality of children’s environments in nonparental care settings, given the current status of the research. It addresses three key questions concerning the measurement of quality and provides suggestions for ongoing research and dialogue related to each question.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
