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Nearly 50% of U.S. families report hardship. As expanded CTC & EITC benefits expired, CA’s child poverty rate nearly tripled to 18.6%. Family tax credits reduce hardship but ending them reverses progress. Read more from @EdSource:
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The latest education news updates from EdSource.
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At @camdenhealth’s Putting Care at the Center conference, First 5 Center joined TA partners from multiple states to share best practices and strategies for strengthening Medicaid capacity-building efforts and creating a more connected, person-centered system of care.
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California is among states nationwide shifting policy to make early relational health a standard of care. For more information on policy changes in the last five years, check out our blog, guest written by Dr. Kate Margolis at @UCSF: https://t.co/yhl65UV8xN
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“Serve and return” caregiving builds resilience. Early relational health programs are helping families thrive and reshaping pediatric care. Read more from @APA: https://t.co/yCHvXhflj9
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Community health workers connect children to culturally responsive care & vital resources that support their health & well-being. Research from @CHCShealth, First 5 Center & @KidsPartnership shows why expanding CA's pediatric CHW workforce matters.
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This evidence roundup highlights emerging evidence on the effectiveness of integrating CHWs into pediatric settings.
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Too many high-risk infants miss early intervention. @NewAmerica outlines solutions to close service gaps & protect infant health. Read the report:
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Long Beach unveils a new Early Childhood Mental Health Program, supporting 30K+ kids under 5 with family & educator resources. Read more from @Hoodline: https://t.co/e6aec9fPW7
hoodline.com
Long Beach launches Early Childhood Mental Health Program to support the well-being of young children and their caregivers.
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Looming Medicaid cuts could leave millions of Californians without care and families are already bracing for the impact. Read more from @latimes: https://t.co/u7mCtAypUt
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This Orange County family wants the best for a child who has cerebral palsy. Cuts to Medicaid could make it harder to access care.
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Oct. 24: @DHCS_CA hosts a statewide webinar on best practices for connecting children & families to services. First 5 programs will be featured. Register: https://t.co/4xcp4JbCB5
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Child poverty in CA has doubled to 18.6% since 2021. Families of color are among those hit hardest. State action is critical. Read more from @CalBudgetCenter:
calbudgetcenter.org
California’s poverty rate remains among the highest in the nation (17.7%), with children, people of color, and renters most affected.
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The largest health care cuts in U.S. history put Californians at risk. H.R. 1 threatens Medi-Cal, cutting billions & creating barriers to care. Read more from @CalBudgetCenter:
calbudgetcenter.org
H.R. 1 enacts historic cuts to Medi-Cal, threatening coverage for millions of Californians and $30 billion in annual federal funding.
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Stress in pregnancy affects more than emotions, it impacts long-term heart health for moms & kids. A reminder that whole-family care matters. Read more from @YaleMed: https://t.co/VX9UgA9rHI
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Help shape CA’s early childhood systems! First 5 Center seeks a Policy Research Associate/Sr. Associate. Learn more and apply with resume + writing sample:
Passionate about equity & early childhood policy? @First5Center, housed within First 5 Association, is hiring a Policy Research Associate/Sr. Associate. Great benefits & statewide impact. Apply: https://t.co/wDJhJAlGO6
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Behind the numbers: First 5s are using fiscal tools to expand equity-focused home visiting & support families statewide. Read more: https://t.co/SuNl3MZtwk
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Families experience the whole early childhood system, not just one program. @ChildTrends shows why systems-level approaches matter for better child outcomes. Read more:
childtrends.org
This brief discusses the importance of a systems-level approach for transforming early childhood systems, with examples of how systems have applied the STEP Forward with Data Framework.
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New COVID-19 vaccine rules create confusion for families. Postpartum people & healthy kids may face barriers in access & cost. Read more from The 19th: https://t.co/c9HGQjHSJh
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Screening works only w/ care pathways + a ready workforce. @AmerAcadPeds's report sets the what; First 5 Center shows how: grow a diverse IECMH pipeline, expand access, fund services so referrals become care. Download: The Impact of CA’s Provider Shortage. https://t.co/cMZO7VseTx
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CA families will feel H.R. 1 impacts on Medi-Cal/CalFresh: CA projects ~$30B/yr in federal Medicaid funds in jeopardy and $1.7-$3.7B cuts in annual funding for CalFresh. Read the blog post: https://t.co/UbfvFmYvmX
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Nearly 57% of new moms miss the 3–8 week postpartum visit, an urgent gap. The visit screens for infections, lactation issues, and more. In CA Medi-Cal: 83% get a visit a week after delivery, but only 13% get PPD screening. Read the report via @Notified: https://t.co/cij8GgyyeC
globenewswire.com
Cedar Gate finds 57% of new moms miss critical postpartum visits, with rates worse among younger women—highlighting urgent gaps in maternal care access....
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