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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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S2E4 Benefits of Care Mapping for Providers, Caregivers, and Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
We discuss care mapping and other strategies and tools to support the transition from pediatric to adult care for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
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S2E2 Doula Care Improves Birth Outcomes, Patient Family Engagement
Celebrate World Doula Week as we discuss the ways doula support improves maternal and child health outcomes and patient & family engagement with LaToshia Rouse, owner of Birth Sisters Doula Services.
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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.
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Roadmap to Inviting, Engaging, and Including Patient/Family Partners in Quality Improvement and Other Related Initiatives
A framework for effective engagement and inclusion of PFPs onto health systems initiatives.
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ECCS Case Studies
These 6 case studies provide insightful details and takeaways from our multiyear initiative to improve early childhood service systems.
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Promoting social emotional development during the paediatric well-child visit: a demonstration project
Improvement methods can increase the # of children who get social-emotional development screenings.
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Aligning Title V, Healthy Start, and Families to Increase New Mother Wellness in New Jersey
This issue brief provides insight into the critical role family and patient engagement plays in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
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