Topic: Policy and Advocacy
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Medicaid Partnerships in Washington State Contributing to a Continuum of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Supports and Services
This brief presents a case study highlighting how partners in Washington have built the infrastructure and field capacity to finance infant and early childhood mental health screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Principles for Anti-Racist Policymaking
This resource outlines principles to guide policymakers and advocates in developing anti-racist policy.
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What We Owe Young Children: An Anti-Racist Policy Platform for Early Childhood
This policy resource includes recommendations for an anti-racist early childhood policy platform.
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A Social-Ecological Model of Racism & Anti-Racism
This infographic frames racism and anti-racism within a social-ecological model and includes strategies for eliminating racism.
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Manifesto for Race Equity & Parent Leadership in Early Childhood Systems
This manifesto, available in both English and Spanish, outlines goals and strategies for transforming early childhood systems and eliminating the barriers faced by families of color.
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Early Learning Community Action Guide
This guide is designed to help city, county, and other local leaders build early learning communities and achieve better outcomes for young children and their families.
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Building Blocks for an Early Learning Community
This infographic describes four essential building blocks that promote early learning communities and create a broader framework of support for families with young children.
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The New Neighborhood: Local Early Childhood System Building
This online hub provides resources and tools for communities exploring or developing local early childhood systems.
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Policy Change to Promote Early Relational Health
This brief highlights opportunities to promote early relational health through policy change and investments.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Building Early Childhood Systems through State/Local Initiatives
This paper highlights the benefits of developing statewide community-level infrastructure as a core component of a statewide early childhood system.
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