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Reciprocal Family Engagement Strategies in U.S. Early Childhood Systems: A Qualitative Study
Our findings suggest that early childhood systems (ECS) leaders looking to enhance programmatic RFE strategy could employ relational techniques to affirm flexibility in RFE duties, model open communication, appreciate existing skills, and provide opportunities to expand skills.
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NICHQ Study on Promoting Infant Safe Sleep and Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic was Published by Nursing for Women’s Health
BOSTON – A study exploring the phenomenon of clinicians’ perceptions and experiences of promoting infant safe sleep and breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic was published in Science Direct online on February 17, 2023, by Nursing for Women’s Health. Maternity Care Clinicians’ Experiences Promoting Infant Safe Sleep and Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic details findings from…
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NICHQ Announces Staffing Changes in Communications, Development
The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) is pleased to announce the recent promotions of two dedicated members of our Communications and Development teams. Join NICHQ in celebrating our staff and welcoming them to their new roles. Jey Weisgerber –– Director of Communications & Digital Strategy Jey Weisgerber (they/them) has been named NICHQ’s Director of…
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NICHQ Study on Community Promotion of Safe Sleep and Breastfeeding Published by BMC Public Health
BOSTON – A new study looking at community-based approaches to infant safe sleep and breastfeeding promotion was published in BMC Public Health on March 7, 2023. Community-based approaches to infant safe sleep and breastfeeding promotion: a qualitative study, led by the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ), details opportunities and challenges to improve…
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NICHQ Welcomes Three New Board Members
BOSTON – Three experts in health care transformation have been elected to the National Institute for Children’s Healthy Quality (NICHQ) Board of Directors. LaToshia Rouse, CD (DONA) joined the NICHQ board in March 2022, and Jeanette Betancourt, Ed. D., and Laurie Doran, MPH, joined in August 2022. They all bring unique experiences and skills in…
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NICHQ Announces Staffing Changes in Development, Finance, and Programs
The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) is pleased to announce the recent promotions of several dedicated members of our Development, Finance, and Programs teams. Join NICHQ in celebrating our staff and welcoming them to their new roles. Meghan Johnson, MSc –– VP, Mission Integration Meghan Johnson, MSc, will take on the new role…
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NICHQ Joins Coalition of Leading Experts to Address Perinatal Mental Health Crisis
A Center for Disease Control (CDC) study finds that around 1 in 8 women report experiencing symptoms of maternal depression. Perinatal depression is depression that occurs during or after pregnancy. Perinatal Mental Health is an urgent public health issue in the United States. In response to the national maternal perinatal mental health crisis,…
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Circle of Respect
Lessons learned from Baltimore’s B’More for Healthy Babies Healthy Family America home visiting program.
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Build a Strong Foundation
Lessons learned from agencies working with children in the foster care system to improve family contact procedures.
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Parents Know Best
Read how family-led data collection and advocacy lead to increases in early childhood funding.