Family Engagement Quality Improvement Toolkit
Developed by the National Center for Medical Home Implementation, this web-based toolkit provides tools and resources for implementing family engagement quality improvement projects in clinical practice or through multi-site learning collaboratives.

General & Maternal Child Health

Tackling Domestic Violence
In honor of National Violence Awareness Month (October), the Health Resources and Services Administration released a strategy for collaboration at federal, state, and local levels to address intimate partner violence.

Child & Adolescent Health

50-State Report Examines Medicaid Managed Care for Children with Special Needs
The National Academy for State Health Policy has compiled a 50-state review of states' use of Medicaid managed care (MMC) programs, which are designed to improve the quality of care while reducing costs for the 20 percent of U.S. children and youth with special health care needs. This MMC review examines which CYSHCN groups are enrolled, if enrollment is mandatory or voluntary, the most common types of MMC programs, and how states appraise the quality of MMC. The findings are included in this issue brief and NASHP's 50-state map and state-by-state table.

State Medicaid Payment Reform Strategies Promote Improved Birth Outcomes

The National Academy for State Health Policy, in partnership with the National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ), conducted a 50-state scan of Medicaid measurement and payment strategies designed to improve perinatal care, preventive care for women, and delivery.

Building Inclusive State Child Care Systems
This recent brief gives an historical account of the progress of policies supporting inclusion of young children with disabilities in early childcare settings, and provides strategies to promote inclusion f.

From the Ground Up: Establishing Strong Core Policies
A new resource from CLASP and ZERO TO THREE describes the rationale for investing in programs that support children's development in the earliest years of life and identifies 13 core policies to improving infant-toddler well-being.

Tips for Talking with and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Children and youth can face emotional strains after a traumatic event such as a car crash or violence. This tip sheet will help parents, caregivers, and teachers learn some common reactions, respond in a helpful way, and know when to seek support.