The Impact of Mental Health Consultation in Home Visiting Programs due to California Project LAUNCH Systems Integration Impact of California Project LAUNCH The Impact of Family Cafés due to California Project LAUNCH

Implementation of the strategies in the expansion communities, and findings around process, systems, provider and family outcomes during the 4-year period of funding. Read Report

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Check where infants, toddlers, and their families in California are in the measure domains of good health, having strong families, and positive early learning experiences compared to national averages. The State of California’s Babies What are the chances for a baby born in California of having a strong start in life? Learn about where infants, […]

STRESS HEALTH is a website that provides helpful information to parents and professionals about toxic stress, how toxic stress affects children’s bodies, how to protect your children from toxic stress and if at risk. Tips on parenting with ACES are also provided. Learn more at stresshealth.org

  This video was filmed during the February Family Leadership Summit, which was intended to begin to build a national network to support the participation of families/parents in the strengthening of early childhood services and supports throughout the country. This short video captures highlights from the Summit. This video was produced by hosted by Substance […]

“Something Great is Happening” Download In February 2018, a Family Leadership Summit was held at the SAMHSA offices to help parents and caregivers establish a family leadership network focused on early childhood. Since then, leaders from the Summit have emerged and continue to mobilize efforts to establish and sustain the National Early Childhood Family Network. […]

Children with a history of trauma often “act out” their distress through behaviors that are challenging for adults to understand. This Early Childhood Investigations webinar, presented by Barbara Sorrels, Ed.D, author and child development expert, will focus on understanding the message of challenging behavior and strategies to help children heal. Register