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Tennessee Advances Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
This article summarizes key themes from Tennessee’s role in a convening of states and jurisdictions centered around improving state policies… This article summarizes key themes from Tennessee's role in a convening of states and jurisdictions centered around improving state policies supporting Infant and Early Childhood…
New Report Reveals Best and Worst States to be a Baby
State policies makes a difference in ability to reach full potential WASHINGTON—The state where babies are born and raised during… State policies makes a difference in ability to reach full potential WASHINGTON—The state where babies are born and raised during their first years of life…
Supporting Young Children Experiencing Separation and Trauma
Resources for Adults Who Care for Them… Young children and their families can be tremendously affected by trauma, with significant implications for well-being well into the future. And while young children can be very expressive, they often do not have the skills or ability…
Tennessee Expands Safe Babies Court Team™ Approach
In 2017, Tennessee passed legislation to create the “Zero To Three Court Initiative” to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers and… In 2017, Tennessee passed legislation to create the “Zero To Three Court Initiative” to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers and families involved in the…
Tennessee's Gold Sneaker Initiative
Tennessee is enlisting child care providers in the fight against obesity with the Gold Sneaker initiative.… The Gold Sneaker initiative was developed to enhance policy related to health and wellness within licensed child care facilities across Tennessee. The voluntary certification program recognizes facilities that complete training on…