Reflections on Racism and Early Childhood
by Dr. Elizabeth Isakson, Executive Director, Docs for Tots Edward Deming once said: “Every system is perfectly designed to get the result it gets.” . . .
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Resources
Here’s a comprehensive list of all the resources we offer – tools that you can use to improve your practice, empower yourself and others, and advocate for necessary change. These resources are organized by issues that Docs For Tots is working on. We also have specific resources and tools for doctors, advocates, early childhood providers and parents.
Developmental Screening
- Developmental Screening Toolkit
- Help Me Grow – Long Island
- Poster- Developmental Screening Reminder
- Poster for Parents
- Poster for Early Care Educators
- Medical Home Portal on Developmental Screening
- Checklist for Implementing Developmental Screening in Practice
- Tips for Engaging Staff in Developmental Screening
- Tool for Creating Effective Communication Across Systems
Medical Home
- Early Childhood Medical Home Community Resource Checklist
- Toolkit for Implementing Bright Futures Preventive Care
- Bright Futures/Child Care Health Partnership for Children
- How States Cover the Earliest Opportunities
- State Experiences Integrating Early Childhood into the Medical Home
- Community Pediatrics Training Initiative
Quality Early Care and Education
- Share with Families: 5 Steps to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care
- Investing in Early Care and Education is a Powerful Public Health Initiative for America’s Children
- Link Families with Quality Early Education and Child Care
- Work to Promote Health in Early Education and Child Care
- Provider Checklist to Link Families with Early Learning Programs
Social Emotional Health
- AAP Statement on Toxic Stress
- Tips on Promoting Social Emotional Health
- Postpartum Support International
- Project Launch
- Early Childhood Social Emotional Development- Resources
- Flyers and Ads to Share in Your Community About Social Emotional Health
- Parent Info for Depression During and After Pregnancy
- Maternal Depression Resource Directory
Poverty
Developmental Screening
- Help Me Grow – Long Island
- Poster on Screening to Share with Parents
- Poster on Screening for Early Care Providers
- Learn the Signs, Act Early
- Developmental Screening in Early Care and Education Settings
- Tools for Creating Effective Communication Across Systems
Medical Home
- Community Resources to Share with Families
- Bright Futures & Child Care Health partnership for Children
- Bright Futures/Child Care Health Partnership for Children
- Self Study Activity on Early Childhood Community Resources: Scavenger Hunt
Quality Early Care and Education
- Standards Promote Health in Early Education
- Healthy Child Care America
- Docs for Tots 2008 Brief: Investing Early Care and Education is a Powerful Health Initiative
- Training on Health and Safety in Child Care
- NY Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Forms
Social Emotional Health
- Practical Usable Tools and Training Modules on Social-Emotional Health Promotion in Early Care and Learning
- Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
- Resources and Handouts to Share with Parents and Providers
- Parent Handout for Postpartum Depression
- Technical Assistance Center for Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children
- Evidence Based Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Model
- Zero to Three’s Resources on Early Childhood Mental Health
- Project Launch
- Maternal Depression Resource Directory
Poverty
Developmental Screening
- Help Me Grow – Long Island- free developmental and social emotional screens in English and Spanish!
- Ensure Your Child Has Had a Developmental Check-up
- Resources to Support Your Child’s Development
- Overview of Early Intervention (EI)
- Guide to Early Intervenion (EI)
- Learn the Signs Act Early Campaign
Medical Home
- Bright Futures for Families
- Physician Visit Planner
- Find a Pediatrician
- Center for Parent Information and Resources
Quality Early Care and Education
- Learn About and Find High Quality Early Education and Child Care in Your Community
- 5 Steps to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care
- Become an Advocate for High Quality Child Care
Social Emotional Health
- Postpartum Resource Center of New York
- Brochure on Postpartum Depression
- Tips on Promoting Social Emotional Health
- Postpartum Support International
- Project Launch
Poverty
Developmental Screening
- Help Me Grow – Long Island
- Poster for Parent Outreach
- Poster for Doctor Outreach
- Poster for Child Educator Outreach
- Support Screening in Your State
- Developmental Screening in Early Childhood Systems
- CLASP: A Tool to Develop a State Early Childhood Agenda
Medical Home
- How States Are Addressing the Needs of Young Children
- Project Planning Tool
- States’ Responsibilities to Assist Families
- Learn from Other States About Integrating Early Childhood into the Medical Home
Quality Early Care and Education
- Investing in Early Care and Education is a Powerful Public Health Initiative for America’s Children
- 5 Steps to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care
Social Emotional Health
- Postpartum Support International
- Help Me Grow
- Social Emotional Development in Early Childhood: What Every Policy Maker Should Know
- Project Launch
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
- Maternal Depression Resource Directory
Poverty