The MCH Research Program supports applied research relating to maternal and child health services that has the potential to improve health services and delivery of care for MCH populations.
This report on the health and well-being of children under six in immigrant families covers immigration trends and impacts, family structure and work, risk factors for poor school performance, hard
George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services
This interactive resource page is designed to help school health professionals respond effectively to the cross-cultural communication issues that arise in the health services they provide.
This research brief summarizes three studies by RAND Health on the relationship of being overweight to school performance, behavior problems, and physical education in kindergarten and first grade.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This campaign provides tools and guidance to parents and caregivers on how to strengthen their relationship with their children by spending at least 15 minutes of daily, undivided time with them and focusing on them. One featured initiative, About Bullying, is focused on the role parents, caregivers, teachers, and school officials play in preventing bullying.
The Crosswalks Toolbox is a comprehensive database of resources - including videos, articles, syllabi and other materials – that focuses on increasing the emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity in early childhood education and intervention.
This Web site contains data from the 2001 & 2005/2006 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs and the 2003 National Survey of Children's Health.
This databank houses information on the latest national trends and research on over 100 key indicators of child and youth well-being. New indicators are added on a monthly basis.
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.
