Resources: Publications

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The Influence of Child Care Health Consultants in Promoting Children’s Health and Well-being: A Report on Selected Resources
Complete report
Executive summary with matrix
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center

Child Care Health Consultation Initiatives: A Status Report
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center

Health and Safety

Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs
SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource Center for Health and Safety

Child Health USA 2004
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau

Cornerstones: Strengthening the Foundation of Health and Safety in Early Education and Care
SOURCE: The Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education at Cambridge College

Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Health of American Children and Their Families: A Report From the 2003 National Survey of Children’s Health
SOURCE: Pediatrics, Jun 2006; 117: e1202 – e1212. Copyright © 2006 by the AAP

From Insights to Actions: Improving Health and Safety Practices in Early Care and Education Settings (PowerPoint presentation; PDF)
SOURCE: Grace Whitney for the Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education

Health and Well-Being of Children: A Portrait of States and the Nation 2005
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau

The Influence of Child Care Health Consultants in Promoting Children’s Health and Well-being: A Report on Selected Resources
Complete report
Executive summary with matrix
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center

Stepping Stones to Using Caring for Our Children (English and Spanish editions)
SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource Center for Health and Safety

Studying and Tracking Early Child Development from a Health Perspective: A Review of Available Data Sources
SOURCE: Child Trends

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Mental Health

Behavioral/Mental Health Specialists in Early Education Programs: Findings from a Survey of Child Care Directors & Mental Health Specialists (Executive Summary)
SOURCE: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Early Childhood Mental Health Project: Child Care Center Consultation in Action
SOURCE: The Early Childhood Mental Health Project (Parents Place and Day Care Consultants)

Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Health of American Children and Their Families: A Report From the 2003 National Survey of Children’s Health
SOURCE: Pediatrics, Jun 2006; 117: e1202 – e1212. Copyright © 2006 by the AAP

Implementing Policies to Reduce the Likelihood of Preschool Expulsion
SOURCE: Foundation for Child Development

Improving the Delivery of Health Care that Supports Young Children’s Healthy Mental Development (Kaye)
SOURCE: The Commonwealth Fund

Making Dollars Follow Sense: Financing Early Childhood Mental Health Services to Promote Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
SOURCE: National Center for Children in Poverty, Project THRIVE

Pathways to Prevention: A comprehensive guide for supporting infant and toddler mental health
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start Bureau

Prekindergarteners Left Behind: Expulsion Rates in State Prekindergarten Systems
SOURCE: Foundation for Child Development

State Approaches to Promoting Young Children’s Healthy Mental Development (Rosenthal/Kaye)
SOURCE: The Commonwealth Fund

When a Need Meets an Opportunity: Strengthening Families and Mental Health Consultation in Illinois
SOURCE: Strengthening Families Through Early Care & Education Illinois

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CCHC Profession

Child Care Business — Partnership Agreement (sample Child Care/CCHC agreement)
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Iowa

Child Care Health Consultants and You: Working Together for Safe & Healthy Children
SOURCE: The National Training Institute for Child Care Health Consultants

Child Care Health Consultants Resource List
SOURCE: Adapted by the Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center from an American Academy of Pediatrics document

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Early Childhood Mental Health Project: Child Care Center Consultation in Action
SOURCE: The Early Childhood Mental Health Project (Parents Place and Day Care Consultants)

The Influence of Child Care Health Consultants in Promoting Children’s Health and Well-being: A Report on Selected Resources
Complete report
Executive summary with matrix
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center

Liability Exposure and Child Care Health Consultation
SOURCE: California Childcare Health Program

Opportunities for Health Promotion Education in Child Care
SOURCE: Pediatrics, Oct 2005; 116:e499 – e505. Copyright © 2005 by the AAP

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Child Care

Behavioral/Mental Health Specialists in Early Education Programs: Findings from a Survey of Child Care Directors & Mental Health Specialists (Executive Summary)
SOURCE: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs
SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource Center for Health and Safety

Child Care Business — Partnership Agreement (sample Child Care/CCHC agreement)
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Iowa

Child Care Health Consultants and You: Working Together for Safe & Healthy Children
SOURCE: The National Training Institute for Child Care Health Consultants

Cornerstones: Strengthening the Foundation of Health and Safety in Early Education and Care
SOURCE: The Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education at Cambridge College

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

From Insights to Actions: Improving Health and Safety Practices in Early Care and Education Settings (PowerPoint presentation; PDF)
SOURCE: Grace Whitney for the Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education

Implementing Policies to Reduce the Likelihood of Preschool Expulsion
SOURCE: Foundation for Child Development

The Influence of Child Care Health Consultants in Promoting Children’s Health and Well-being: A Report on Selected Resources
Complete report
Executive summary with matrix
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center

Investing in Quality: A Survey of State Child Care and Development Fund Initiatives
SOURCE: Child Trends and American Public Human Services Association

Making Dollars Follow Sense: Financing Early Childhood Mental Health Services to Promote Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
SOURCE: National Center for Children in Poverty, Project THRIVE

Opportunities for Health Promotion Education in Child Care
SOURCE: Pediatrics, Oct 2005; 116:e499 – e505. Copyright © 2005 by the AAP

Quality Early Education and Child Care From Birth to Kindergarten
SOURCE: Pediatrics, Jan 2005; 115:187 - 191. Copyright © 2005 by the AAP

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States

Business Leaders as Legislative Advocates For Children: A case study from Boston
SOURCE: Strategies for Children

Child Care Health Consultation Initiatives: A Status Report
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center

Cornerstones: Strengthening the Foundation of Health and Safety in Early Education and Care
SOURCE: The Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education at Cambridge College

Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems that Spend Smarter: Maximizing Resources to Serve Vulnerable Children
SOURCE: National Center for Children in Poverty, Project THRIVE

From Insights to Actions: Improving Health and Safety Practices in Early Care and Education Settings (PowerPoint presentation; PDF)
SOURCE: Grace Whitney for the Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education

Health and Well-Being of Children: A Portrait of States and the Nation 2005
SOURCE: Maternal and Child Health Bureau

How States Are Working with Physicians to Improve the Quality of Children’s Health Care (Pelletier)
SOURCE: The Commonwealth Fund

Implementing the Medical Home Model in Minnesota: A Case Study
SOURCE: Joint Committee of the ATMCH and the AMCHP

Improving the Delivery of Health Care that Supports Young Children’s Healthy Mental Development (Kaye)
SOURCE: The Commonwealth Fund

Making Dollars Follow Sense: Financing Early Childhood Mental Health Services to Promote Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
SOURCE: National Center for Children in Poverty, Project THRIVE

Making the Case for Your CCHC Initiative
SOURCE: Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center

Maximizing the Use of EPSDT to Improve the Health and Development of Young Children — Short Take #2
SOURCE: National Center for Children in Poverty, Project THRIVE

The Role of States in Improving Health and Health Care for Young Children (Smith)
SOURCE: The Commonwealth Fund

Spending Smarter: A Funding Guide for Policymakers and Advocates to Promote Social and Emotional Health and School Readiness
SOURCE: National Center for Children in Poverty

State Approaches to Promoting Young Children’s Healthy Mental Development (Rosenthal/Kaye)
SOURCE: The Commonwealth Fund

Title V: State Snapshots of Maternal and Child Health
SOURCE: Maternal and Child Health Bureau

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