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We recently sent a brief survey on how we can improve our communications. If you haven't already completed it, please consider taking three minutes to share your thoughts with us.
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Please take a moment to view the CHDI and Children's Fund of CT joint biennial report available in an interactive web-based format.
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CHDI: Who We Are and What We Do
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This summer CHDI released a video and printed profile geared towards boiling down who we are and what we do. We hope these materials help explain CHDI's approach and input.
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CFC Funds Research on Mobile Crisis and ED Usage for Children with Behavioral Health Concerns
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The Children's Fund of Connecticut (CFC) awarded a $57,500 grant to the University of Connecticut School of Social Work to evaluate the impact of the Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) program on emergency department utilization (ED) among youth with behavioral health concerns. The investigative team, led by Dr. Michael Fendrich, will use administrative data from EMPS and Medicaid claims to compare EMPS clients to a matched comparison group on ED utilization. They will also conduct focus groups with EMPS providers to supplement the quantitative findings and to further inform system and practice changes.The project will identify risk factors influencing subsequent ED use among those who receive EMPS services. Learn more about mobile crisis services in Connecticut.
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Issue Brief: Mobile Crisis Services for Youth
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In July CHDI released an Issue Brief "Caring for Children in the Midst of a Behavioral Health Crisis: Connecticut's Mobile Crisis Intervention Service." It discusses Connecticut's system of mobile crisis (EMPS Crisis Intervention Services), which brings mental health clinicians to homes, schools and other community settings to provide crisis stabilization and short-term intervention. Click here for the Issue Brief. |
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Issue Brief: Trauma-Informed Child Welfare
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In September CHDI released an Issue Brief "Building a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System", which highlights how Connecticut transformed its child welfare system over the past five years to be more trauma-informed through the Connecticut Collaborative on Effective Practices for Trauma (CONCEPT) initiative. Click here for the Issue Brief.
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Juvenile Justice TF-CBT Learning Collaborative Concludes
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As a result of a year-long learning collaborative project, Connecticut's juvenile justice staff in Hartford, Bridgeport and Middletown court districts now work closely with local mental health providers to address the impact of trauma in the lives of justice-involved youth. CHDI in partnership with the Court Support Services Division of the Judicial Branch brought together Juvenile Probation Officers, staff from the Child Youth Family Centers, and clinicians from area behavioral health agencies for the year-long process of learning and collaboration. Youth in the justice system now have access to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( TF-CBT). For more information, click here. |
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WICC Radio Highlights Social-Emotional Development and Early Literacy
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On August 23, Judith Meyers was a guest on Mike Bellamy's WICC-AM morning radio show. Meyers highlighted CHDI's recent IMPACT on the connection between social and emotional development and early literacy and language skills. She spoke about the research findings, community strategies that can be used to promote the link between the two domains, what parents can do, and available resources. The IMPACT is available at this link: Linking Social Emotional Development and Early Literacy. Each month, WICC highlights an early childhood topic through a partnership with the CT Early Childhood Alliance. Click here to listen to the interview. |
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Reducing Preschool Suspension and Expulsions
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A recent NPR story highlights how Connecticut is leading the way in reducing preschool suspensions and expulsions with support from an innovative classroom-level intervention developed by Advanced Behavioral Health called the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP). CHDI and the Children's Fund of Connecticut played a key role as champions and funders in bringing mental health consultation to child care in Connecticut beginning in 2001. The Children's Fund provided a grant to Walter Gilliam to conduct the first large scale evaluation of ECCP. New research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry shows that ECCP continues to make a difference in preschools.
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CT-AIMH Conference to Focus on Early Childhood Obesity
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The Connecticut Association for Infant Mental Health's (CTAIMH) fall conference addresses early childhood obesity in the context of feeding relationships. The Children's Fund of Connecticut, CHDI's parent organization, is a sponsor of the conference, which will be held on November 17 in Branford. Click here to learn more. |
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Upcoming Event - First for Kids Awards Reception
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Judith Meyers will be one of four to be honored by Connecticut Voices for Children at their First for Kids awards reception to celebrate the voices of leaders that are working for strategic policies and smart public investments for Connecticut's children. The other honorees are Myra Jones-Taylor, Sarah Eagan, and Kate Matos and her fourth grade classroom. The reception will be held on November 9th at the Pond House in West Hartford from 5:00-7:00pm. For more information, click here.
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CHDI has two full-time job opportunities available: - Senior Data Analyst. Click here for the full job description and application process.
- Project Coordinator. Click here for the full job description and application process.
CHDI is an equal opportunity employer relying on a diverse group of individuals to achieve our mission. |
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Follow CHDI on Facebook and Twitter
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Please be sure to follow CHDI on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/chdict) and Twitter (@CHDICT) for our latest news and information. |
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