Rural children's health welfare resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/child_welfare/ Washington DC March 26, 2010 http://www.aphsa.org/conference/calendar.asp Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:17:58 CST http://www.aphsa.org/conference/calendar.asp AAFP News reports that the CDC, in collaboration with the AAFP and the American Academy of Pediatrics, has developed new materials to help physicians talk to parents about vaccinating their children. http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/health-of-the-public/20100311immunizationresources.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:45:40 CST http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/health-of-the-public/20100311immunizationresources.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture joined First Lady Michelle Obama yesterday in announcing the innovative Apps for Healthy Kids competition, where contestants will compete for $40,000 in prizes to develop new tools to help raise a generation of healthier kids. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=13270 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:49 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=13270 Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon to highlight the Obama Administration's priorities for the re-authorization of the Child Nutrition Act and to advocate for the rapid passage of a strong re-authorization bill to reduce hunger and improve the health and nutrition of our nation's children. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=13155 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:41:17 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=13155 eMaxHealth article reports that according to a new report issued Tuesday by the Pew Center on the States, at least one in five US children go without annual dental care and 44 out of 50 states fail to meet at least six key benchmarks or policies to ensure access to preventive care. http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/79/35816/most-states-not-making-grade-childrens-dental-care.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:19 CST http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/79/35816/most-states-not-making-grade-childrens-dental-care.html Specifically looks at participation data of rural households in four federal programs: the National School Lunch Program; the School Breakfast Program; the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program; and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/IB_Wauchop_Nutrition.pdf Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:04:32 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/IB_Wauchop_Nutrition.pdf A resource to help health professionals, programadministrators, educators, researchers, policymakers, and parents working in rural and urban school settings prevent disease and promote oral health in children and adolescents. -- National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/ResGuideSchoolOH_281244_7.pdf Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:17:57 CST http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/ResGuideSchoolOH_281244_7.pdf An analysis of child maltreatment in both rural and urban areas with a focus on rural families. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/FS-Mattingly-Childabuse.pdf Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:08:55 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/FS-Mattingly-Childabuse.pdf Provides links to tables and databases comparing the well-being of children in the U.S. with those in other countries. -- Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics http://childstats.gov/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:55:11 CST http://childstats.gov/ A brief that analyzes Census Bureau data that shows the geographic distribution of health insurance for children. -- Carsey Institute http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/IB-Mattingly-HeathInsuranceChild-09.pdf Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:30:14 CST http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/IB-Mattingly-HeathInsuranceChild-09.pdf Grants to support charitable organizations that are making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and to organizations that provide healthcare to the uninsured -- CVS Caremark http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1900 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:39:57 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1900 Examines low-income parents perceptions of health care access and quality of care. -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/49969ckfparents1009.pdf Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:39:07 CST http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/49969ckfparents1009.pdf An overview of the key elements of North Carolinas Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD) screening program that identifies at risk young children in rural as well as urban areas needing early intervention services. -- Commonwealth Fund http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Issue%20Brief/2009/Aug/1312_Klein_North_Carolina_ABCD_using_community_care_ib.pdf Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:02:54 CST http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Issue%20Brief/2009/Aug/1312_Klein_North_Carolina_ABCD_using_community_care_ib.pdf Reports that America's recession affected poverty rates for children under six years old unevenly, with rates in the rural Midwest rising significantly while rates in Northeastern central cities fell slightly. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/IB-Mattingly-childpoverty09.pdf Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:34:00 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/IB-Mattingly-childpoverty09.pdf Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. http://www.aap.org/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:13:08 CST http://www.aap.org/ Guide to resources and informative tools that offer suggestions on how to improve the oral health of children and adolescents. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_oralhealth.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:28:08 CST http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_oralhealth.html Summarizes report on strategies that local governments can take to help combat and prevent obesity among children and adolescents. -- Institute of Medicine http://rwjf.org/files/research/20090901iombrief.pdf Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:50:35 CST http://rwjf.org/files/research/20090901iombrief.pdf First in a series of publications dedicated to providing brief, succinct information on childhood obesity prevention specifically for policy makers. Includes statistics and examples of successful programs specific to rural America. -- Institute of Medicine http://rwjf.org/files/research/20090901iomreport.pdf Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:41:31 CST http://rwjf.org/files/research/20090901iomreport.pdf Provides national and state-by-state information and statistical trends on the conditions of Americas children and families. -- Annie E. Casey Foundation http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Other/123/2009KIDSCOUNTDataBook/AEC186_2009_KCDB_FINAL%2072.pdf Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:56:47 CST http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Other/123/2009KIDSCOUNTDataBook/AEC186_2009_KCDB_FINAL%2072.pdf Shows the prevalence of obesity among low-income, preschool-aged children by state, territory, Indian tribal organization, and race/ethnicity. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5828.pdf Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:23:39 CST http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5828.pdf Describes the characteristics of rural and urban children who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP but are uninsured. -- North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center (Cecil G. Sheps Center) http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/rural_program/pubs/finding_brief/FB90.pdf Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:11:02 CST http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/rural_program/pubs/finding_brief/FB90.pdf Looks at the unique challenges of rural children living in poverty including the lack of social services compared to urban poor, changes in family structure, and the social stigma of government programs. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report-OHare-ForgottenFifth.pdf Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:14:29 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report-OHare-ForgottenFifth.pdf A newsletter of articles focused on child welfare practice in rural communities. -- Center for Human Services, University of California - Davis Extension http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/news/pdf/082_230.pdf Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:42:38 CST http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/news/pdf/082_230.pdf Focuses on the recent trends among cohabiting households with children in rural America using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/PB14-cohab.pdf Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:11:06 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/PB14-cohab.pdf This fact sheet discusses differences between groups in terms of relative rates, which is the ratio of the comparison group (e.g., Black) to a baseline group (e.g., White). -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nhqrdr08/nhqrdrchild08.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:16:04 CST http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nhqrdr08/nhqrdrchild08.htm Provides resources on pregnancy, infants, children, people with blood disorders, and people with disabilities. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/index.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:32:23 CST http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/index.html Reports on the health status and service needs of Americas children. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/chusa07/index.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:42:00 CST http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/chusa07/index.html Provides access to comprehensive information about disability programs related to special education including services, laws and benefits. -- Social Security Administration http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=102 Tue, 12 May 2009 08:41:25 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=102 Compiles and interprets findings of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NDSUH), revealing that over 8.3 million children under 18 lived with at least one parent who was dependent on or abused alcohol or an illicit drug during the past year. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/SAparents/SAparents.pdf Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:22:36 CST http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/SAparents/SAparents.pdf Targeted grants in five areas: Health of Women, Children & Families, Obesity Awareness & Prevention, Patient/Doctor Communications & Health Literacy, Disparities in Health Care, and Connection Between a Healthy Mind & Body. -- CIGNA Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2127 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:29:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2127