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University of Minnesota’s Birth to Three Clinic: Comprehensive Assessment and Diagnosis Across Diverse Settings
Read more about infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) assessment and diagnosis for supporting children's needs.… Home Abstract The University of Minnesota’s Birth to Three Clinic has adopted a holistic approach to supporting children’s needs within an attachment-focused, trauma-informed, and neurodevelopmental framework rooted…
Minnesota Celebrates Wins for Young Children and their Families
Minnesota legislators used the 2023 session to make sweeping changes for children and families in the state. Here are just… Paid Family and Medical Leave – HF 02 will provide 12 weeks of paid leave through a 0.7% payroll tax paid by both the…
Minnesota Makes Urgent Move to Protect Indigenous Children and Families
Pending a decision in the Brakeen v. Haaland Supreme Court Case that could strike down all or part of the… Pending a decision in the Brakeen v. Haaland Supreme Court Case that could strike down all or part of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA),…
Minnesota Launches Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act Black Birthing Modules
In January of this year, Minnesota’s Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act (MN DiPC; MN § 144.1461) went into effect.… In January of this year, Minnesota’s Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act (MN DiPC; MN § 144.1461) went into effect. The law addresses inequities in…
Home visiting expansion resources highlight state accomplishments
In 2022 ZERO TO THREE released a suite of materials designed to inspire, motivate and inform state and local home… In 2022 ZERO TO THREE released a suite of materials designed to inspire, motivate and inform state and local home visiting expansion efforts. An infographic…
Essential Elements of Reflective Supervision and Consultation: The RIOS™ Framework
Christopher Watson, Minneapolis, Minnesota with Maren Harris, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Jill Hennes, St. Paul, Minnesota Mary Harrison, Washburn Center for… Christopher Watson, Minneapolis, Minnesota with Maren Harris, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Jill Hennes, St. Paul, Minnesota Mary Harrison, Washburn Center for Children, Minneapolis, Minnesota Alyssa Meuwissen,…