CDC joins Thriving Families, Safer Children to promote family health and well-being
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC has joined the Thriving Families, Safer Children effort.
Health
What are some considerations when implementing Nurse-Family Partnership?
Learn how the Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting program can generate positive outcomes as it offers support to new mothers.
Supporting LGBTQ2SIA+ families means doing no harm
We believe every person has a right to life-supporting medical care and related services to ensure their health and well-being.
How is universal access to the social determinants of health critical to the continuum of legal advocacy?
Examine how helping families access resources that improve social determinants of health is part of the continuum of legal advocacy.
How is preventive legal advocacy critical to the continuum of legal advocacy?
Examine how preventive legal advocacy that addresses upstream legal issues for families is part of the legal advocacy continuum.
How are public health nurses assisting with child protection investigations?
When public health nurses accompany caseworkers on investigations, the results can be beneficial to child and family well-being.
Upstream investment in children and families pays off
This resource highlights the tremendous costs of child abuse and neglect and the benefits of investing in programs aimed at children and families.
Does prenatal substance exposure impact involvement with child protective services during the first year of life?
Learn the findings from a study that explored the relationship between prenatal substance exposure at birth and CPS involvement during the first year of life.
How can jurisdictions ensure consistent health care access for children and youth in foster care?
States can ensure consistent health care coverage for children in foster care by implementing continuous eligibility for Medcaid or CHIP.
How can Medicaid-funded services support children, youth, and families involved with child protection?
This brief describes Medicaid financing and covered services for children involved with a child protection agency.