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Evidence-Based Home Visiting Models Promote Early Brain Development in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

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Health Equity,
Tribal Health,
Social Determinants of Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
Early Brain Development,
Infant and Child Health,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,
Health Policy Update

One way states and territories can address ACEs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities is by adopting evidence-based home visiting programs that reflect the specific cultural values of the communities they are serving to reach ...

States Increasing Supports for Early Childhood Programs

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Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Health Equity,
Social Determinants of Health,
Elimination of Disparities,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Early Brain Development,
Infant and Child Health,
Alabama,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Illinois,
Indiana,
Maryland,
Texas,
Utah,
Washington,
Shannon Vance,
Florida,
Washington, D.C.,
Louisiana

Looking to the future, states are improving access to care, providing subsidies for tuition costs, expanding hours of licensed facilities, increasing access, and meeting the needs of both parents and children.

Changes to School Nutrition Programs Helping Curb Pandemic-Related Impacts

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Health Policy Update,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Breastfeeding and Early Life Nutrition Support,
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,
Health Equity,
Social Determinants of Health,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Special Populations,
COVID Resilience,
Infant and Child Health,
Shannon Vance

The National School Lunch Program, a federally-assisted meal program run by USDA, has provided millions of children with nutritionally balanced, low-cost or no-cost lunches each school day.

Early Brain Development: A Keystone for Health Equity

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Health Policy Update,
Health Equity,
Partnership,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
State Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Early Brain Development,
Infant and Child Health,
Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,
Elimination of Disparities,
Social Determinants of Health,
Delaware,
Georgia,
Doug Kershner

State and territorial health departments, federal agencies, and other national partner organizations are increasingly taking steps to support healthy brain development at the earliest stages of life.

State Public Health Strategies for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Health Equity,
Social Determinants of Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
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Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
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Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,
Mental Health,
Youth Mental Health,
Early Brain Development,
Health Policy Update,
Tennessee

State and territorial health departments can prevent ACEs, improve health equity, and reduce health disparities among children and families by providing access to preventive services and bolstering relationships with caregivers.