Champions Newsletter Archives

Take Note of this Organization: AMBUCS
Community Resources:
New Features in the Community Tool Box
Medical Home Child Health Day Video now available!
ICHP Announces New Newsletter
Current News:
Training Course in MCH Epidemiology
Upcoming DataSpeak Web Conference
Funding Opportunities:
MCH Public Health Leadership Institute
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools/Department of Education
Star Community: San Francisco County, CA

Champions Update: “Community Supports for Transition" Conference Call
Take Note of this Organization: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health
Community Resources:
Accessible Design Guide Released
MCHB Releases 2007 Chartbook
CanChild Releases Research Summary
New AAP Policy on SSI Eligibility
MCH Partnership Meeting Downloads and Videos Available
Government Website Provides Resources for Self-Advocacy
Current News:
Submit Your Accomplishments to MCHB’s 2010 Chartbook!
Submit Your Comments on the Topic of Disability Employment
NPA Announces Opportunity for Public Comment
Comment on Child Healthcare Quality Measures
Connecticut Schools Rely on Research-Based Intervention
Funding Opportunities: Maternal and Child Health Bureau

Take Note of this Organization: Family Voices
Community Resources:
Health Care Reform for CSHCN: A Catalyst Center Brief
AAP Backs New Health Information Website
Current News:
Organization Accepting Abstracts and Clinical Vignettes
IHI Issues Call for Poster Boards
News from Micah Fialka-Feldman
COPAA Hosts Webinar Series
NCC Newsletter Focuses on Active Learning
AMCHP Summary of Health Reform
Scorecards Rate State Special Education
Registration for Telehealth Webinar Now Open
Funding Opportunities:
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
CATCH Call for Proposals

Take Note of this Organization: U.S. Department of Education
Community Resources:
Innovation Station Helps Find Promising Practices
Family-Centered Care Tools Released
Website Addresses Disability Employment Barriers
Policy Statement Released on SSI
Pediatrics Supplement Highlights Findings from National Survey
Website Publishes Self-Advocacy Tips for Teens
Two Articles Examine Care Transitions
Current News:
Topical Call for Self-Advocates and Families of CYSHCN
October 2009 Disability Employment Statistics
Brief Discusses Medicaid Buy-In Program
How Quality and Value Hold Up under Health Care Reform
Positions Available in Healthcare Quality Measurement
2010 Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities
Youth Leadership and Empowerment Proposals
Internships for Students with Disabilities
Communities of Practice
Funding Opportunities:
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
American Library Association
OSERS: NIDDR Research Fellowship Program
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association

Take Note of this Organization: The Corporation for National & Community Service
Community Resources:
Innovation Station Helps Find Promising Practices
Supplement Explores Child Health
Handbook Outlines Including People with Disabilities in Service
Current News:
Conference Calls on Family Support
Angel Awards given to PABI healthcare leaders
Outcomes for Minority Patients Linked to Hospital
Report Outlines Lessons on Health Care Reform
Funding Opportunities: Proyecto Visión

Champions Update: Publication Sheds New Light on Outcome 5
Take Note of this Organization: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Community Resources:
Helping Parents Understand the ADAAA
Spanish Version of Family Guide Available
Report Studies Early Childhood Mental Health Practices
HRSA Snapshots of State MCH Program Activities
Current News:
Columnists: Washington Can Inform National Debate
IDEA Partnership Launches New Website
Healthcare Equality Survey
Funding Opportunities:
National Institutes of Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Statewide Family Network Grant
Hearst Foundation
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Star Community: Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, VT

Take Note of this Organization: NACCHO
Community Resources: Grant Strategies for Rural Organizations
Current News:
KASA Needs Your Help!
Wanted: Care Coordination Practices and PMs
HRTW Topical Call
Students Advocate Understanding of Disabilities
Inclusion Classes Benefit Students
Funding Opportunities:
Adolf Coors Foundation
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Star Community: Utah County, Utah
Family's Eye View: One Medical Home and One School Make a Difference for Family

Take Note of this Organization: AbilityLinks
Community Resources:
Improvement Partnerships by Commonwealth Fund
New State Health Care Scorecard Released
Children and Health Care Reform
Three New Medical Home State Data Resources
National Forum to Discuss Healthcare
Current News:
New eNewsletter from Catalyst Center
Healthy & Ready to Work Topical Call
Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities
Training Program for Native American Parents is Funded
Funding Opportunities:
Do Something Awards
NIH Hosts Pre-Application Workshop
Star Community: Coos Bay Area, OR

Take Note of this Organization: Project HOPE
Community Resources:
Tool Helps Evaluate Advocacy
BLT Project Offers Youth Leadership Toolkit
Website Promotes Employment for People with Disabilities
Ticket to Work Business Partnership
ODEP Launches Apprenticeship for Youth with Disabilities
CDC Website Aims to Inform Parents
Brief Addresses Medicaid Promotion
Issue Brief Examines MCH Response to H1N1
Publication Discusses Health Disparities
Taking Responsibility through Health Guides
Current News:
Child Health Day Focuses on Medical Home
Health Care Reform Issues
AMCHP Mourns Loss of Dr. John C. MacQueen
Funding Opportunities:
Children/Youth with Emotional Disturbances
Cultural Responsiveness in Developmental Disabilities Programs
Star Community: Jackson, MS

Champions Update: Learning Community Opportunity
Take Note of this Organization: The Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
Community Resources:
Improvement Through Medical Homes
Improving Screening and Referral Services
Knowledge Path: Children with Special Health Care Needs
List of Resources about Healthcare Reform
Kids As Self-Advocates Task Force Taking Charge
Engaging Communities in Building Mental Health Services
Current News:
AAP Announces PEHDIC Award
Investing in Family Support Conference
Transition to Adult-Based Care Conference
Webcast on Disability Disparities
Conference Call: Building Community Capacity for Research
Funding Opportunities:
MCHB - States Grants
Support for Research Partnerships
Community Health Leaders Program
Disparities in Perinatal Health Indicators Grants
Star Community: New Berlin, WI

Champions Update: NEW! ChampionsInC Community-based Assessment Tool
Take Note of this Organization: SpecialQuest
Community Resources:
Issue Brief: ABCD Program
Paper Highlights Integration of Mental Health in Primary Care
Report: Integrating Programs into Community Initiatives
Report: Community Health Worker Interventions
New NAEYC Tool on Cultural Competence
Current News:
AMCHP Call for Abstracts
OSEP Conference Registration Now Open
President Signs Rights of Persons with Disabilities Proclamation
Podcast on Transitioning from High School to College
Think College August Newsletter
Comments Being Accepted About Higher Education Opportunity Act
Materials Available for Expanding Access to Care Briefing
Funding Opportunities:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
National Institutes of Health
Office of Disability Employment Policy
State Farm Youth Advisory Board
Star Community: Orange County, Virginia

Take Note of this Organization: Lions Clubs International
Community Resources: Report Recommends Transition Practices
Current News:
HHS Funds Go To Primary Care Training
IHI Program: The Board's Role in Quality and Safety
CCPH Call on Building Community Capacity
Funding Opportunities:
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation
CVS Caremark
Star Community: Dubuque, IA
Youth's Eye View: Thinking and Living “Outside the Box”

Take Note of this Organization: Resource Center
Community Resources:
A Review of Research in Early Childhood Transition: Child and Family Studies
The KASA Connection!
Position Statement Underscores Early Childhood Inclusion
New Title V Index Now Available
Brief Addresses Family Engagement in Schools
Networking for Teens with Life-Threatening Conditions
Current News:
Catalyst Center Funding Renewed and Two Issue Briefs
Triple Aim Initiative Seeking Participants
AMCHP Releases Call for Presentations
COPAA Issues Request for Proposals
Funding Opportunities: Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant

Take Note of this Organization: David and Lucille Packard Foundation
Community Resources:
Blog Post: Setting Goals for Health Systems
Program Announcements on HTPCP Website
Knowledge Path: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Manual Details Research on Assisted Living
Current News:
Webinar on Care Management Strategies
New Family to Family Health Information Centers
Website Encourages Communication with Doctors
Case Study on Organized Care Delivery Systems
Obama Reauthorizes CHIP
Funding Opportunities:
CATCH Planning Funds
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Department of Health and Human Services
NASHP
CVS Caremark Community Grants Program
Star Community: Yakima, WA

Take Note of this Organization: The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
Community Resources:
SAMHSA Releases New Pocket Guide
Report: Building Medical Homes
Tool Kit Receives PACER Award
Report: Transitioning to Employment and Adult Life
Essay Collection by Siblings of People with Special Needs
Think-Plan-Do Encourages Self-Determination
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems for a Multi-Ethnic Society
Current News:
HRTW Topical Call
Participate in Care Coordination Study
Funding Opportunities:
Employment and Training Administration
National Council on Disability
Effective Follow-up in Newborn Screening
Prenatal and Postnatal Diagnosed Conditions
Star Community: Travis County, TX

Take Note of this Organization: Girl Scouts of America
Community Resources:
Family Voices Publication on Cultural Competency
New CMHI Website
Article Reports Medical Home Findings
Free AAP CME Series on Family Participation
Current News:
Local Transition Programs Successful
Funding Opportunities:
AAP June Funding Opportunities
Sharing the Dream Grant
Corporation for National and Community Service
Star Community: Martinsville, VA

Take Note of this Organization: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Community Resources:
Toolkit Designed to Improve Medical Home
Webinar Discusses Family Participation
Report: Care Coordination in Pediatrics
Report: State Strategies for Care Coordination
CAHMI Releases Survey Results
Current News:
Integrated Care Approaches for Dual Eligibles
Department of State Internships
Funding Opportunities:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
Epilepsy and Telehealth
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
Youth's Eye View: Creating Change

Take Note of this Organization: Rotary International
Community Resources:
Report Outlines Road Map for Reducing Disparities
Successful Systems of Care
Supporting Providers in Improving Screening
Mainstreaming Disability History
Teaching Disability History
TA Center on Autism Opens
Current News:
Webinar Explores Vertical Networks
President’s Budget Includes Disability Spending
Funding Opportunities:
Google/Lime Scholarship
ELA Scholarship
AAHD Scholarship Program
Office of Head Start
National Academy for State Health Policy Pediatric Care
Community Recognition - Success Story: Major County, OK

Take Note of this Organization: DisabilityInfo.gov
Community Resources:
Series Examines New Coverage for Children
Recent Updates to Medical Home Website
Guide Builds Cultural Awareness
Publication Explores Transition
Plan Maximizes Employment Opportunities
Improving Home and Community-Based Services
Website for College-bound Students with Disabilities
Tool Simplifies Health Management
Current News:
AAP Offers Webinar on Medical Home
Call: Reducing Expenses without Compromising Care
National Campaign for Health Reform
Funding Opportunities:
AAP Division of Community-Based Initiatives
CVS: Caremark Community Grants
Administration for Children and Families

Champ Update: Recognizing a Former Staff Member’s Success
Youth's Eye View: Every Day an Adventure: Part 2
Take Note of this Organization: Office of Minority Health, Capacity Building Division
Community Resources:
April: National Autism Awareness Month
KASA’s New Pocket Guide
Results of DO-IT Program
Guide Assists Families of Children with Mental Health Needs
Findings on Developmental Screening
Current News:
Family Voices 2009 Conference
Webinar on Employment for People with Disabilities
Two Webcasts offered by HRSA
Improved Access for Students with Disabilities
Funding Opportunities:
Project LAUNCH
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Do Something Grant
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust
Every Day an Adventure: Part 2, Advice for People with Disabilities

Champ Update: ChampionsInC’s Contribution to a Successful Learning Community
Take Note of this Organization: Parent to Parent USA
Community Resources:
Guidelines for Serving Latino Children and Families Affected by Trauma
National Coordinating Center (NCC) Collaborator
Connecting College Students with Disabilities to Employers
Leadership Training Modules for Parents
Current News:
Transforming Health Care Delivery with Medical Homes
Health Care Payment Reform Rewards Value, Not Volume
NQF Issues Call for Measures
Funding Opportunities:
AAP Lists Funding Opportunities
Supporting Inclusion of Youth with Disabilities in Society
Youth Leadership Opportunities
Local Funding Partnerships
SAMHSA Consumer Network Grant Program
Calling Artists with Disabilities
Community Recognition Success Story: Hillsborough County, FL

Champ Update: You can help!
Youth's Eye View: Every Day an Adventure: Part 1, Advice for Communities
Take Note of this Organization: University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD)
Community Resources:
Website Offers Tools for Achieving Racial Equity
Brief Examines Affordable Insurance Options
Leadership Training Focuses on Organizational Change
Current News:
Your Opinion Needed About Public Transportation!
Family Voices National Conference
AAP Teleconference Centers on Medical Home
In Congressional Testimony, Karen Davis Urges a 'System' Approach to Health Reform
Funding Opportunities: Call for Applications: Substance Abuse Treatment Grants

Take Note of this Organization: Shriners Hospitals
Community Resources:
Publication Explores Avoiding Financial Hardship
“Opening Doors” Conference Presentations Available
Leadership Training Offered for Parents
Column and Report Outline Future Health Care Reform Strategies
Current News:
Book Spotlights Advantages of Peer Support Programs
Child Wellness Funding Awarded to Grantees
Funding Opportunities: UCEDDS Funded to Assist People with Disabilities

Take Note of this Organization:TASH
Community Resources:
Kits Promote Community-Based Mental Health Practices
Leadership Assessment for Youth and Staff
New National Center
Current News:
HRTW Topical Call
Preparing Students with Special Needs for Adult Life
College Trains Church Leaders in Inclusion
Funding Opportunities:
Healthy Start Leadership Training Institute
Reeve Foundation Offers Quality of Life Grants
State MCH Early Childhood Comprehensive System Administration Grant
Tuition Scholarships Available for Medical Home Summit

Champ Update: Looking Back at Last Year’s AMCHP Conference
Take Note of this Organization: W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Community Resources:
Article Calls for MCH Reform
MCHB Study Assesses Impact of Autism on Families
Guide Helps Parents Better Understand Child’s Condition
Recognizing Parents of CYSHCN in the Workplace
Current News:
Teleconference Advocates for Medical Homes
Call Discusses Youth Involvement in Needs Assessment
NY Times Features Article on Medical Home
APHA Opens Up Call for Abstracts
Audio Conference to Discuss Importance of MCH Block Grant
Funding Opportunities:
State Implementation Grants Announced
Jostens Offers Community Grants

Take Note of this Organization: Lions Clubs International
Community Resources:
Article Details Results of Transition Study
Commonwealth Suggests a “Down Payment” on Health Reform
Aquatic Setting Benefits Children with Autism
Easter Seals Releases Living with Autism Study
Current News:
Stevie Wonder Encourages Accessible Products for the Blind
Disaboom Covers Inauguration 2009
Calls Aimed at Strengthening Communication among Administrators
Train the Trainer Schedule Announced
Funding Opportunities:
Dare to Dream America Encourages Youth
Ronald McDonald House Charities Supports Children’s Health
Grants Hope to Link Schools with Mental Health System
United We Ride Mobility Grants Offered

Take Note of this Organization: Health and Human Services Office on Disability
Community Resources:
Website Allows for Easy Search of Top Hospitals
Beckett Family Lecture Now Available Online
Current News:
New IQ Test Scoring Benefits Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Future of Pediatrics Conference - Quality Care for ALL Children
Funding Opportunities:
Scholarship for Students with Parents with Disabilities
Scholarships Offered to Qualified Students with Hearing Loss

Special Article: The Role of Youth in Making High Schools More Inclusive
Take Note of this Organization: Boy Scouts of America
Community Resources:
New National Center Announced
Survey Presents Finding on MCH Workforce Development
Discussion on Parent Advocacy and Family-School Partnership
Current News:
Actors Encourage People with Disabilities to Reach Potential
Webcast Introduces Autism Initiative
Funding Opportunities:
Grant Looks to Reduce Stigmas and Discrimination
Technical Assistance to support Community-Level Screening

Take Note of this Organization: The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Community Resources:
Just Released: Family-Centered Care Tools
Youth Involvement in Systems of Care: A Guide to Empowerment
Health Knowledge Path Addresses Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Resource Designed to Strengthen Developmental Screening
Occupational Therapy Can Help Children Transition
Current News:
Technology Transforms College for Students with Disabilities
Underinsured Struggle To Afford Health Care
Funding Opportunities:
Cooperative Agreements for Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families (CMHI)
Program Builds Research Capacity
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program—Field Initiated (FI) Projects

Champ Update: The Results are In
Take Note of this Organization: The David and Lucille Packard Foundation
Community Resources:
Paper Compares Experiences of Pre- and Post-SSI Youth
Sustaining Grassroots Community-Based Programs
Workbook Helps Communities Address Social Determinants of Health
Fact Sheet Addresses Screening Issues
Fact Sheet Examines Pediatric Support for Transition
Current News: Webinar Explores Improvement of Children's Healthy Development
Funding Opportunities:
Award Recognizes Accessible Communities
Funding for Family-Run Centers
MCH DRC Offers Funding for Use of National Survey Data
Medical Assistance Granted to Individual Families

Champ Update: A New "System of Services" Tool
Take Note of this Organization: “CATCH” this Medical Home Effort
Community Resources:
Article Reviews Evidence Supporting Medical Homes
Improve Children's Health Care through Federal Policy
Guide Sheds Light on Medical Home Model
Current News:
Webinar Discusses Pediatric Mental Health Care
Class Benefits Both Mentors and Students
Program Supports Students’ Transition to Adult Life
Funding Opportunities:
Nominate Someone Who Has Advocated for Youth with Disabilities
Funding Provided for Support of Technical Assistance

Champ Update: List of Common Application Systems Available
Take Note of this Organization: Office of Community Planning and Development
Community Resources:
CDC Study Finds Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities in People with Disabilities
Website Empowers Those with Disabilities to Vote
Current News:
HRTW Call with Epilepsy Foundation’s Youth Council
ADA Amendment Act Signed into Law
New Law May Expand Mental Health Coverage
Pacific Rim Conference Issues Call for Proposals
CEO of Special Olympics Calls for Medical Justice
Funding Opportunities:
Child Mental Health Initiative Accepting Applications
Nominations for Community Health Leaders Program

Champ Update: Share Your Knowledge about Common Applications
Take Note of this Organization: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs
Community Resources:
Steps to Cultural and Linguistic Competence
Publications Summarize Success of Institute
Iowa's 1st Five Initiative Links Children and Families to Needed Services
Testimony in Favor of Families' Health Security
New AAP Resource on Sustainability
Journal Addresses Inclusion and Intervention in Schools
Current News:
2008 United We Ride Community Leadership Awards
Educating Students about Disabilities While They’re Young
Submit Your Abstracts for AAP Conference
Conference on Autism and Special Needs
Sign Up for AMCHP’s 2009 Conference
Funding Opportunity: Foundation Seeks Applications for Health Policy Fellows Program

Take Note of this Organization
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Community Resources
SABE Newsletter Promotes Self-Advocacy
Success Stories from SAMHSA's Grantee Meeting
Discussion Paper Explores Greater Citizen Engagement
Articles Explore Medical Home as a Solution to Health Care Problems
Study Shows Positive Effects of a Medical Home
Current News
Mothers Help Parents of Children with Disabilities
Maryland Children with Disabilities Soon to Have Sports-Access Rules
Newsletter Explores Quality Improvement in Health Care
AMCHP is Recruiting a Senior Manager for CYSHCN
Register for the 2008 NATTAP Conference
Opening Doors: A State of the Science Conference
HRSA Promotes Child Health Day
Funding Opportunities
2009 Healthy Tomorrows Grant Cycle Announced

NFI Report: Massachusetts’ Family-Professional Partners Institute
Take Note of this Organization: Kids as Self Advocates
Community Resources
Resources for Helping Children Deal with Disasters
Electronic Resource Explores Cost Analyses of MCH
Census Bureau Data Reports Less Uninsured Americans
Institute Helps States Improve Health System Performance
Family Guide for Going Back to School
College Reaches Out to New Students with Disabilities
Current News
Easter Seals Legislative Action Network
Forum Addresses Health Access for Low-Income Americans
HRSA Awards Health Care Grants
Funding Opportunities
“Pay It Forward” Mini Grants

The “Youth’s Eye View” of Service Organization
Take Note of this Organization: The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
Community Resources:
Best Buddies Befriend Teens with Disabilities
Community Services Locator Online Directory
Toolkit Explores Policy Development
Publications Focus on Oral Health Coverage and Access
Current News:
Catalyst Center Requests Family Financial Hardship Stories
NAMI Developing Social Networking & Online Resource Center
Funding Opportunities:
“Finding Answers” Supports Research on Disparities
National Center Highlight:
The Catalyst Center: A Catalyst for Change

Still a Chance to Win!
Take Note of This Organization: The Public Health Foundation
Community Resources
Website Helps Communities Prepare for Emergencies
Rural/Urban Child Health Data Reports Available
Resource for Reducing Health Disparities
Current News
U.S. Health Care Headed in the Wrong Direction
More Companies Seek Out Job Candidates with Disabilities
Funding Opportunities
Technical Assistance to Improve Services for Children with Disabilities
Xerox Foundation Provides a Range of Funding

Win a $25.00 Borders Gift Certificate for Filling Out Our Survey!
Take Note of this Organization
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Community Resources
“Translate Now!” Bridges Communication Gaps
Issue Brief Describes Benefits of Colocation
Working With External Quality Review Organizations
Current News
Deadline to Submit AMCHP Proposals
Webinar Discusses Genomics
Funding Opportunities
Grant Helps Rural Areas Gain Access to Health Care
Case Management Model Improves Health
AMCHP Proposals
Webinar Discusses Genomics
Grant Helps Rural Areas Gain Access to Health Care
Case Management Model Improves Health

Tips for Funding Assistive Technology
Take Note of this Organization
The Commonwealth Fund
Community Resources
Teleconference Discusses Early Intervention
Maternal and Child Health Block Grants Data Available Online
Article Examines Role of Community Members
Evidence-Informed Case Rates: Paying for More Reliable Care
Ways to Connect Children to Services
Current News
Public Policy Fellowship Offers Families Leadership Opportunity
National Resource Center Prepares Diverse Communities for Emergencies
Funding Opportunities
Interventions and Practice Research Infrastructure Program
Health Care Coordination for Individuals with Disabilities
Knight Initiative Addresses Local Information Needs

Staying in Touch
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Reports Examine Reformation of Post-Acute Care
Issue Paper Released on New Medicaid Regulations
AAP releases 3rd Edition of Guidebook
Mother’s Website Gathers Special Needs Resources
Book Explores Parent-Professional-Child Relationships
Grant Covers Special Medical Costs for Children
Satellite Broadcast Focuses on Family Caregivers
Two Grants Support Maternal and Child Health Research

Oklahoma's Sooner SUCCESS: Building Community Capacity
America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth
Care Notebooks Help Families Maintain Records
Partnering to Promote Children's Healthy Development
Ranking the States on Children's Health Care
Reports of Care Quality Vary Among Racial and Ethnic Groups
Care Coordination Central to Quality Improvement
Fact Sheet on Confidential Health Care for Adolescents
Funding Improves Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Program Giving Funding for Training Opportunities

Rhode Island’s PPEP
Systems of Care: SAMHSA
State-at-a-Glance Chartbook is now Online
Making Community Connections
Handbook for Consumers in Leadership Roles
Newsletter for Families
Siblings of Children with Disabilities Speak Out
Does Spirituality Inform Social Change?
Mental Health Concerns in Pediatric Practices
New Approach to Near-Universal Health Coverage
LAUNCH Promotes Wellness of Young Children

National League of Cities
It's a "CINCH"
Two Issue Briefs Released by the Center for Healthcare Strategies
Publication Released on Community-Campus Partnerships
HRTW Topical Call: Supporting Medical Homes
Funding for Autism Research
Funding Opportunity from Mattel
WHO Foundation Helps Women and Children

Share Your Community's Story!
Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program
Debate Concerning Care for Minorities
Creating Regional Coalitions for Quality Improvement
A 21st Century Approach to Health & Community for California
Five States Improve Delivery of Health Care
Training Course in MCH Epidemiology
New Methods for Patient Education and Self-Management Support
Assisting People with Disabilities During Disasters
Improving Local Quality of Life
Foundation Striving to Enrich Lives
Improving Results for Children with Disabilities

Easter Seals
Medicaid Changes Impact CYSHCN
New Publications on Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Addressing Unique Conditions Facing Minorities
National Public Health Week 2008
AAP National Art Contest for Children
Giving Independence to Young People with Disabilities
Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization

Maine's Regional Report Cards: How would you grade your community's system of care?
Disability Resources
A Collective Voice for Well-Being: The Story of the National Community Committee
Evidence-based curriculum used to help build knowledge and skills
Commonwealth Fund's

Early Screening
A.L. Mailman Family Foundation
New Chartbook Provides National and State-Level Data
Medical Home Website Provides Info on Developmental Screening and Surveillance
Commonwealth Foundation Publication Offers Help to Medical Providers
SAVE THE DATE: Satellite Broadcast: Supporting Rural Family Caregivers
Web Seminar: Supporting the Patient Centered Medical Home in Medicaid and SCHIP: Savings and Reimbursement
Information Technology: Improving the Efficiency & Effectiveness of Health Care
Call for Proposals: Leonard P. Rome Community Access to Child Health (CATCH)

Boys and Girls Club of America
Collecting Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: A How-To Guide
New! KIDS COUNT Data Center
New Grant-Making Strategy: Insuring America's Children -- States Leading the Way
2008 National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations
2008 Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice and the Educator’s EBP Workshop
Advancing the Science of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Healthy & Ready to Work
The Hilopa'a Project's Rainbow Book Training
Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Initiative
NICHQ's 7th Annual Forum for Improving Children's Healthcare
2008 AMCHP Annual Conference March 1-5, Alexandria, VA
Calvin Sia Community Pediatrics Medical Home Leadership & Advocacy Award
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

A Happy New Year
Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Implications for Participatory Research and Community.
Study Evaluates Cause of Health Disparities in Local Community
Using Knowledge to Make a Difference.
Sustaining and Spreading Improvements in Healthcare
Monitoring the Well-Being of America's Children and Adolescents
Website Provides One-Stop Spot for Technical Assistance
MCH Leadership Skills Development Series (MCHLDS)
National Children's Study (NCS) Centers (pre solicitation notice)

National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality (NICHQ)
Community Toolbox Update
Report Shows Under-Detection of Early Developmental Delays
Article Addresses Reasons for Unmet Needs for CSHCN
Top 10 Health Policy Stories of 2007 Released
$335 Million in Grants and a New Mission Statement
Annual Children’s Mental Health Research Conference
McDonald House Looks for Organizations That Improve Wellbeing of Children

The Oregon Screening Learning Collaborative: 5 Teams, Tremendous Results
PACER
Participate in Live Teleconference by DataSpeak
Teen Uses Disease to Raise Awareness
Book Provides Financial Tools for Families
Designing Integrated Care Programs: An Online Toolkit
A Roadmap to Health Insurance for All
Improving Oral Health for Children and Families
Grant Helps Build up Health Status of Communities