Annotation: This paper presents findings from a survey of parents of children from birth through age 3 that was designed to explore the issues and challenges that parents of young children confront; gaps in knowledge about early childhood development; sources of information and support to which parents turn; factors that influence parents' approaches to parenting; parents' perceptions of experiences that influence social, emotional, and cognitive child development; and parents' expectations for reaching developmental milestones. Three vignettes depicting parents' interpretations of child behavior and how they would react are also included.

Contact: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101, Telephone: (207) 874-6524 Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101 Fax: (207) 874-6527 E-mail: info@nashp.org Web Site: http://www.nashp.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child behavior, Community programs, Early childhood development, Infant development, Infants, Parent support programs, Parent support services, Parenting skills, Parents, Young children

Annotation: This pocket guide, based on Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents, (2nd ed.), is a reference for families that highlights important child health topics. The pocket guide addresses what families might expect in the development of the child at various stages. Information is also given about health care, health care providers, and a list of resources is included. It is also available in Spanish. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Family Voices, 2340 Alamo Drive, S.E., Suite 102, Albuquerque, NM 87106, Telephone: (505) 872-4774 Secondary Telephone: (888) 835-5669 Contact Phone: (617) 236-7210 Fax: (505) 872-4780 Contact Fax: (617) 572-2094 E-mail: kidshealth@familyvoices.org Contact E-mail: betsyand@fcsn.org Web Site: http://www.familyvoices.org Photocopy available at no charge. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHN022, (English); HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00187, (Spanish).

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Consumer education materials, Guidelines, Health supervision, Infants, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This report summarizes findings from the Promoting Healthy Development Survey-PLUS (PHDS-PLUS), of parents of children under age four about the provision and quality of preventive and developmental services to low-income children who were covered by Medicaid. The survey also examines issues surrounding the health of young children and their parents and family health behaviors and routines. Additional report topics include children’s access to and utilization of health care services; provision of anticipatory guidance and parent education; assessment of parental well-being and safety within the family; and parents’ experiences with pediatric clinicians. The final section includes conclusions and implications, survey methodology, and notes. Extensive statistical data are listed in charts and tables throughout the report. A one page briefing report summarizing the report, facts, and figures is also provided.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available at no charge.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Child health services, Developmental screening, Early childhood development, Health supervision, Low income groups, Parent education, Program evaluation, Young children

Annotation: This videotape for parents describes what an infant can do in the first three months of life, including motor and social-interactive skills. It shows how to use the clinical neonatal behavioral assessment scale (CLNBAS) to identify the infant's skills and help parents promote a positive relationship with their infant. The video also describes how the CLNBAS can be used in a variety of healthcare settings.

Contact: Fanlight Productions, 4196 Washington Street, Suite 2, Boston, MA 02131, Telephone: (617) 469-4999 Fax: (617) 469-3379 E-mail: info@fanlight.com Web Site: http://www.fanlight.com

Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Developmental screening, Infant development, Infants, Videotapes

Annotation: This book discusses the most basic needs in children that must be met to ensure that they will thrive. The first six chapters deal with six of the seven irreducible needs of children: for ongoing nurturing relationships; for physical protection, safety, and regulation; for experiences tailored to individual differences; for developmentally appropriate experiences; for limit setting, structure, and expectations; for stable, supportive communities and cultural continuity. The seventh chapter addresses the need to protect the future by developing a world that offers future generations of children a secure and safe world that fosters their development. Appendixes include the Touchpoints model; a functional development growth chart and questionnaire; a list of organizations working to promote child welfare; and references.

Contact: Perseus Books Group, 5500 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301, Telephone: (800) 386-5656 Fax: (303) 449-3356 E-mail: westvieworders@perseusbooks.com Web Site: http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com Price unknown. Document Number: ISBN 0-7382-0325-4.

Keywords: Child care, Child welfare, Children, Community role, Development, Early childhood education, Family relations, Foster care, Infants, Out of home care, Physical development, Psychological development, Socialization

Annotation: This report presents an analysis of 26 national data sources for their capacity to inform child health policy and practice efforts to promote healthy early childhood development. The report provides an overview of existing areas of strength, identifies gaps, and makes recommendations for future data development. An appendix summarizing the content of some 26 surveys and administrative databases that can be used to support social indicator data and research on early development is provided (e.g., oral care receipt for children from birth to age 5 from the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey).

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child health, Databases, Early childhood development, Public policy, Research, Statistical data, Surveys

Annotation: This issue brief discusses the role of child health in early school readiness and success, and describes research and policies designed to help young children receive preventive and developmental health care; establish links between child health, early learning, early intervention and family support systems; and improve the environments in which children live.

Contact: Colorado Trust, 1600 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203, Telephone: (303) 837-1200 Secondary Telephone: (888) 847-9140 Fax: (303) 839-9034 E-mail: questions@coloradotrust.org Web Site: http://www.coloradotrust.org/ Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Colorado, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Families, Low income groups, Resource materials, School readiness

Annotation: This issue brief examines opportunities for states to enhance the provision of health-related developmental services to children in low-income families, particularly preventive services in primary, pediatric practices. It discusses using Medicaid and Medicaid managed care, and specific ways to broaden the reach of child development services.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org

Keywords: Early childhood development, Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Preventive health services, State MCH programs, Young children

Annotation: This book looks at the evidence-based movement in the early childhood field, including early childhood education, early childhood special education, early intervention, child care, infant and child mental health, developmental and clinical psychology, social work, and the medical and allied health professions, among other areas. The book is organized around three questions: (1) what is evidence-based practice, and how did it emerge?, (2) how will evidence-based practice affect the early childhood field?, and (3) what are some promising practices, strategies, and future directions for implementing evidence-based practice? The book also discusses research on the impact of evidence-based practice, the evidence-based practice movement and its effect on knowledge utilization, making the case for evidence-based policy, building and establishing the evidence base, and reflections and recommendations. Each chapter includes references. The book includes an index.

Contact: Zero To Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3307, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Secondary Telephone: (800) 899-4301 E-mail: 0to3@presswarehouse.com Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org $34.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-943657-95-4.

Keywords: Child health, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Evidence, Mental health, Public policy, Social work, Special education, Young children

Annotation: This report, presented by the Carnegie Task Force on Meeting the Needs of Young Children, focuses on the first three years of life and outlines the requirements for optimal development during this period. It addresses adverse societal trends and ways these might be reversed and describes the necessary conditions for families to function well in the interests of their young children. Recommendations include the promotion of responsible parenthood, the guarantee of quality child care choices, the assurance of health and protection, and the mobilization of communities to support young children and their families. An abridged version is also available.

Contact: Carnegie Corporation of New York, 437 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, Telephone: (212) 371-3200 Web Site: http://www.carnegie.org $10.00; make checks payable to Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Keywords: Child care, Child welfare, Family support, Infants, Toddlers

Annotation: This brochure, available in English and Spanish, is designed for parents of children ages 18 months to 3 years. The brochure teaches basic concepts of nutrition for healthy children and provides special sections on oral health, prevention of choking, play, growth, teaching good eating habits, learning to eat new foods, how to know if a toddler is eating enough, and the food guide pyramid.

Contact: Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, CHILD Profile, 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104, Telephone: (206) 205-4141 Secondary Telephone: (800) 325-5599 E-mail: cphelpdesk@kingcounty.gov Web Site: http://www.childprofile.org/ $0.12 includes shipping and handling.

Keywords: Brochures, Child development, Child nutrition, Choking, Feeding, Food preferences, Food pyramid, Infant development, Infant feeding, Infant nutrition, Oral health, Play, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This report addresses two goals toward creating an effective system for delivering early childhood development services. The first is creating an early childhood development infrastructure. The second goal is providing a seamless system of early childhood development services. Thirteen strategies that can help health plans reach these goals are suggested. Also proposed is a process for health plans to use when assessing and building their early childhood systems, emphasizing the inclusion of health plan members in decision making. The final section of this report discusses implementation of the goals by establishing an early childhood development monitoring system. A condensed version of the full report is available.

Contact: Children Now, 1212 Broadway, Fifth Floor, Oakland, CA 94612, Telephone: (510) 763-2444 Fax: (510) 763-1974 E-mail: children@childrennow.org Web Site: http://www.childrennow.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Decision making, Early childhood development, Goals, Health insuring organizations, Health maintenance organizations, Monitoring, Reports

Annotation: This book is designed to help parents in raising their children. The first part of the book is a guide to the growing child's development and needs. This part also includes information on choosing medical and child care. The second part is an alphabetically organized guide to common childhood illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions. There is a section on preparing for and handling emergencies. A glossary of terms and a listing of additional information resources for parents are included.

Contact: Perseus Books Group, 5500 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301, Telephone: (800) 386-5656 Fax: (303) 449-3356 E-mail: westvieworders@perseusbooks.com Web Site: http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com $40. Document Number: ISBN 0-7382-0241-X.

Keywords: Child development, Child health, Child safety, Consumer education materials, Infant health, Parenting, Prenatal care, Prevention

Annotation: This report describes Connecticut's Help Me Grow program, a collaborative program which began in 2002 to develop a statewide network to help families and providers access appropriate services for young children (birth to 5) who are at risk for developmental, health, or behavioral problems. The report discusses developmental surveillance, training of child health providers, and the state's toll free info line that health care providers and parents can use to access needed services for the children. The program is further described on the Web site of the United Way of Connecticut at www.infoline.org/programs/helpmegrow.asp.

Contact: Children's Trust Fund, 410 Capitol Avenue, Third Floor, Hartford, CT 06106, Telephone: (860) 418-8765 Fax: (860) 418-8780 E-mail: ctf@po.state.ct.us Web Site: http://www.ct.gov/ctf/site/default.asp

Keywords: Access to health care, Child development, Collaboration, Community programs, Connecticut, Early childhood development, Hotlines, Infant development, Interagency cooperation, Model programs, Population surveillance, Referrals, Young children

Annotation: This guide is designed to promote the exchange of information that will help children and their families learn healthy eating habits with a lifetime of benefits. The guide is designed to assist providers of nutrition services to children ages 2 to 6 years and their families. The guide has two sections. The first section contains materials developed since 1995, organized into these categories: activities for children; bibliographies and catalogs; books; curricula, manuals and modules; guidelines; pamphlets and brochures; reports; resource packets; and videotapes. The second section lists federal agencies, federally supported projects, professional organizations, and voluntary organizations that may serve as resources. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: HRSA Information Center, P.O. Box 2910, Merrifield, VA 22116, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 489-4772 Fax: (703) 821-2098 E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov Web Site: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov Available at no charge. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHK002.

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Keywords: Bibliographies, Brochures, Catalogs, Child nutrition, Curricula, Directories, Guidelines, Manuals, Pamphlets, Reports, Resource centers, Videotapes

Annotation: This brochure describes the Commonwealth Fund's Healthy Steps for Young Children program, which is designed to help mothers and fathers foster the healthy growth and development of their children from birth to age three by expanding pediatric services to include child development information, resources, and services. It includes a history and description of its services and a site map of the initiatives. Related fact sheets describing the program, selection criteria for Healthy Steps specialists, Healthy Steps evaluation priority outcomes, the organization of the program, and the location of Healthy Steps initiatives are also available. A related newsletter is available at http://www.healthysteps.org.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Contact Phone: (212) 535-0400 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Financing, Infant care, Infant health, Pediatric care, Philanthropy, Primary care, Program descriptions, Young children

Annotation: This issue of "The Future of Children" provides a summary of the results of evaluations of six home visiting programs. The programs are: Nurse Home Visitation Program, New York; Hawaii's Healthy Start; Parents as Teachers, Missouri; Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters; Comprehensive Child Development Program; and Healthy Families America. The analysis provides a discussion of home visiting programs in general and these specific programs; summarizes results of the studies by parents' attitudes, knowledge, and behavior, children's health and development, child abuse and neglect, and mothers' life course; and finally explores the meaning of these findings and provides recommendations.

Contact: David and Lucile Packard Foundation, 300 Second Street, Los Altos, CA 94022, Telephone: (650) 948-7658 E-mail: inquiries@packard.org Web Site: http://www.packard.org Document Number: ISSN 1054-8289.

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Keywords: Evaluation, Healthy Start, Home care services, Home visiting

Annotation: This guide critiques and summarizes 50 videos on child development and parenting during the child's first three years of life. The researchers evaluated materials that could be watched by parents alone, with parent educators, and with toddlers. The target audience is parents and professionals working with children and excludes videos focusing on children with special needs or medical conditions. The videos cover a wide range of topics, including health issues, early child development, and parenting. In the videos, families and caregivers speak about what they have learned and their own solutions to child-rearing issues.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org

Keywords: Bibliographies, Child development, Child health, Early childhood development, Parenting, Videotapes

Annotation: This report is designed to help judges, advocates, and child welfare professionals understand the questions to ask and the resources that can address the special needs of infants in foster care and strengthen their families. The report discusses building knowledge of infants in foster care and early childhood development; lists laws and guidelines to ensure healthy infant development; and presents information about the following questions to ask: (1) what are the medical needs of this infant?, (2) what are the developmental needs of this infant?, (3) what are the attachment and emotional needs of this infant?, (4) what challenges does this caregiver face that could impact his or her capacity to parent this infant?, and (5) what resources are available to enhance this infant's healthy development and prospects for permanency? Lists of additional resources and additional reading are included.

Contact: Zero To Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3307, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Secondary Telephone: (800) 899-4301 E-mail: 0to3@presswarehouse.com Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org Available at no charge.

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Keywords: Early childhood development, Families, Foster care, Foster children, Foster parents, Infant development, Infants

Annotation: This technical assistance paper discusses the challenge of integrating Head Start and Early Head Start programs to create a birth-to-age-5 program. The paper discusses the unique needs of infants and toddlers and building a strong birth-to-age-5 Head Start program. Relevant Head Start Program Performance Standards are included. The paper concludes with a list of references and resources.

Contact: Early Head Start National Resource Center, ZERO to THREE, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Fax: (202) 638-0851 E-mail: ehsnrcinfo@zerotothree.org Web Site: http://www.ehsnrc.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child health, Early Head Start, Early childhood development, Head Start, Infant development, Infant health, Low income groups, Young children

Annotation: This annotated instructor's version of a college textbook presents research-based information on early brain development, emergent curricula, and early childhood programming in developmentally appropriate practice. The book includes a built-in instructor's manual as well as notes in the margins about class discussion, activities, assignments, films, and lectures. Each chapter also includes answers to five key questions that appear in the corresponding student textbook. Ideas for major projects or assignment are provided. The book is divided into six main parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of early childhood education: the what, who, why, where, how (curriculum) and how (guidance) of early childhood education. Also included are an epilogue, references, a glossary, name and subject indexes, and a preface.

Contact: Delmar Cengage Learning, 5 Maxwell Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065-2919, Telephone: (518) 348-2300 Secondary Telephone: (800) 648-7450 E-mail: help@delmar.com Web Site: http://www.delmarlearning.com $119.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-7668-3451-4.

Keywords: Curricula, Early childhood education, Early childhood educators, Families, Parents, Programs, Research Early childhood development, Textbooks

Annotation: This report focuses on programming for parents that is designed to support the development of young children (birth to age 3) and the questions and issues that need to be considered as new programs are designed. The report begins with a brief overview of young children's development and the role parents play in supporting that development. It goes on to present a picture of parenting today, suggest some principles for the development of programs for young children and families, identifies the issues that need to be addressed and the questions that need to be answered, and provides examples of parenting support programs. The report also includes a conclusion and a list of references.

Contact: World Bank, 1818 H Street, N. W., Washington, DC 20433, Telephone: (202) 477-1000 Contact Phone: (202) 473-3427 Fax: (202) 477-6391 Contact Fax: (202) 522-3233 E-mail: books@worldbank.org Contact E-mail: myoung3@worldbank.org Web Site: http://www.worldbank.org

Keywords: Early childhood development, Families, Family support programs, Infants, Parent education programs, Parents, Programs, Young children

Annotation: This report explains the action plan developed at the Consensus Conference, Children with Special Health Care Needs and their Families: Building on Cultural Strengths, held at the Wingspread Conference Center in Wisconsin in June, 1998. The report begins by explaining the series of Wingspread Conferences on cultural factors and children with special health care needs. It goes on to explain the top ten recommendations for action identified by the Conference and the action plan developed from these recommendations. A list of participants is included at the end. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: HRSA Information Center, P.O. Box 2910, Merrifield, VA 22116, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 489-4772 Fax: (703) 821-2098 E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov Web Site: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov Available at no charge. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHM014.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Conferences, Cultural barriers, Cultural competence, Cultural factors, Health planning, Model programs, Program planning

Annotation: This brochure provides a definition of infant mental health and its importance in social-emotional development in the first five years of a child's life. Topics include how relationships nurture infant mental health, what can happen if a child does not have healthy early relationships, how adults can nurture children's emotional development and mental health, behaviors that may indicate problems, and what can be done about them.

Contact: Florida State University Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy, 1339 East Lafayette Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, Telephone: (850) 922-1300 Fax: (850) 922-1352 E-mail: cpeip@fsu.edu Web Site: http://www.cpeip.fsu.edu/ Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child development, Child mental health, Infants, Psychological development, Young children

Annotation: This report examines health care of children from birth to kindergarten in Connecticut by addressing the question: What are the resources, services, and supports that must be in place in order for Connecticut to enable all children to achieve their potential for health development and freedom from illness? Chapter one includes an overview of early childhood health and behavioral problems. The second chapter provides an assessment of existing resources to promote early childhood health and development, including comprehensive characteristics of successful programs, promising models, and estimating the public sector financial resources. Chapter three explores Connecticut's service limitations issues in the areas of capacity, coordination, access, and quality. The final chapter discusses recommendations to improve early childhood health and development services through parenting support and education, medical homes, capacity and access to at-risk youth, and culturally competent services. A bibliography is provided. The appendices outline existing programming for young children by chronological or developmental period and Connecticut public sector funds allocation estimates for 1998-1999.

Contact: Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut, 270 Farmington Avenue, Suite 367, Farmington, CT 06032, Telephone: (860) 679-1519 Fax: (860) 679-1521 E-mail: info@chdi.org Web Site: http://www.chdi.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child health promotion, Child health services, Connecticut, Developmental stages, Early childhood development, Model programs, Service delivery, State programs, Young children

Annotation: This special edition of Newsweek provides insights into recent developments in understanding what children need to thrive physically, emotionally and intellectually. The 2000 edition was published as an update because of the overwhelming response to the 1997 version of Your Child: From Birth to Three, and the continued interest in the information provided. The 2000 edition addresses parenting theories and technological breakthroughs in the fields of neuroscience, genetic research, embryology, and surgical techniques.

Contact: HRSA Information Center, P.O. Box 2910, Merrifield, VA 22116, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 489-4772 Fax: (703) 821-2098 E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov Web Site: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov Available at no charge. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHN008.

Keywords: Child health, Consumer education materials, Early childhood development, Infants, Learning, Parenting, Physical development, Psychological development, Young children

Annotation: These guidelines, which are geared toward early child care and early childhood education professionals, provide a framework for early childhood (birth through age 3) development and care. The guidelines are divided into eight main sections, by age range. Each of these sections is divided into the following categories: (1) personal and social development, (2) language development, (3) cognitive development, and (4) physical development. Information is presented on what the infant or child may do in each category, and what the caregiver can do to foster development. Three appendices are included: a glossary, a list of resources used, and a list if resources for readers.

Contact: Maryland State Department of Education, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, Telephone: (410) 767-0600 Web Site: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child care, Cogntiive development, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Emotional development, Guidelines, Infant development, Language development, Physical development

Annotation: This packet, part of a home visiting curriculum, provides handouts with information for new parents. It includes information on caring for babies 7 - 12 months of age, on infant development, and on topics for parents such as time and money management. It is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available for loan. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00098 (English), MCH00099 (Spanish).

Keywords: Early childhood development, Infant care, Infant development, Infant health, Infants, Parenting, Resource materials, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This publication reports on a roundtable meeting of grantmakers and national experts discussing trends for improving the health and well-being of young children. This report is divided into the following sections: the continuum of child development, including research on brain development; child and family demographics; indicators of child health and well-being; government and privately-funded programs supporting early childhood development; elements of successful programs and evaluation results; and strategies and opportunities for grantmaker work in early childhood development. A list of sources is provided.

Contact: Grantmakers In Health, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036-4101, Telephone: (202) 452-8331 Fax: (202) 452-8340 E-mail: http://www.gih.org/feedback2666/feedback.htm Web Site: http://www.gih.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Case studies, Child development, Child development services, Child health, Early intervention programs, Early intervention services, Federal programs, MCH research, Program descriptions, Program evaluation, Young children

Annotation: This illustrated guide presents ideas and suggestions for communicating nutrition education messages to persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. Early chapters discuss how to use food to create common ground, how food patterns change over time, and how people make food choices; later chapters address communicating with clients and families, working within the community, and meeting the challenge of the multilingual environment. The guide was supported by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and by the Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: ISBN 1-57285-047-7.

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Keywords: Cultural sensitivity, Ethnic groups, Food habits, Minority groups, Nutrition, Nutrition education

Annotation: This book for parents outlines six core stages to promote intelligence and emotional growth from birth to preschool. The stages are described in each chapter: (1) becoming calm, attentive, and interested in the world; (2) falling in love; (3) becoming a two-way communicator; (4) solving problems and forming a sense of self; (5) discovering a world of ideas; and (6) building bridges between ideas. Additional chapters include techniques such as "floor-time", nurturing all six levels of intelligence and emotional health at the same time, and giving more and expecting more, the concluding chapter on building on the six stages and challenging the child in further development. The appendices contain a functional developmental growth chart and questionnaire; the six essential developmental stages and the growth of the brain; and ten ways to environmentally childproof your home. The book concludes with an index.

Contact: Perseus Publishing, 11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142, Telephone: (617) 252-5298 Secondary Telephone: (800) 255-1514 Fax: (800) 324-3791 Web Site: http://www.perseuspublishing.com $18.00, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-7382-0356-4.

Keywords: Child development, Communication skills, Consumer education materials, Developmental stages, Environmental health, Infant development, Nonverbal communication, Parent child relations, Parenting, Psychological health, Young children

Annotation: This book for parents and caregivers offers a set of guiding principles to help children develop the skills they need to feel secure in their homes, schools, and communities. The first chapter focuses on four basic principles: spending time together as a family, expressing feelings, reassurance, and contributions and helping others. Chapter two discusses the elements of a secure child in family relationships: resilience, characteristics of a secure child, and security and empathy. The remainder of the chapters cover infancy and early childhood; the grade-school years; adolescence; and preparing for the future. The book concludes with an index.

Contact: Perseus Publishing, 11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142, Telephone: (617) 252-5298 Secondary Telephone: (800) 255-1514 Fax: (800) 324-3791 Web Site: http://www.perseuspublishing.com $20.00, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-7382-0750-0.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Age groups, Child behavior, Child development, Child mental health, Developmental stages, Emotional development, Families, Parent child relations, Parent education

Annotation: The purpose of this review is to summarize the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of psychological tests and other assessment instruments used to evaluate the cognitive functioning of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. The review is divided into three parts. Part 1 summarizes general principles of early childhood assessment. Part 2 describes the major domains in which the various assessment tools can be compared, evaluated, and selected. Part 3 presents brief descriptions and evaluations of selected instruments. Some information is presented in tables. The review also includes concluding remarks and a list of references.

Contact: World Bank, 1818 H Street, N. W., Washington, DC 20433, Telephone: (202) 477-1000 Contact Phone: (202) 473-3427 Fax: (202) 477-6391 Contact Fax: (202) 522-3233 E-mail: books@worldbank.org Contact E-mail: myoung3@worldbank.org Web Site: http://www.worldbank.org

Keywords: Assessment, Cognitive development, Early childhood development, Evaluation, Evaluation methods, Infants, Psychological evaluation, Tests, Young children

Annotation: This pocket guide summarizes information presented in Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infant, Children, and Adolescents, 3rd. ed. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org $14.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-58110-224-0; ISBN (13) 978-1-58110-224-6.

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Keywords: Health supervision, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Child development, Child health, Communities, Families, Guidelines, Health promotion, Infant development, Infant health, Injury prevention, Mental health, Nutrition, Oral health, Physical activity, Prevention, Safety, Sexuality, Weight management

Annotation: These Bright Futures guidelines provide health professionals and families with practical information, effective preventive techniques, and health promotion materials. They are designed to help health professionals organize their practices to meet their patients' needs. The guidelines begin with a brief description of the Bright Futures program and an introduction to Bright Future themes, such as promoting family support, child development, mental health, and healthy weight. The next major section of the guidelines cover Bright Futures visits by age range (infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence). Appendices include (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts, (2) World Health Organization child growth standard charts, and (3) recommendations for preventive pediatric health care. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org $54.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 978-1-5110-223-9.

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Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Child development, Child health, Communities, Families, Guidelines, Health promotion, Infant development, Infant health, Injury prevention, Mental health, Nutrition, Oral health, Physical activity, Prevention, Safety, Sexuality, Weight management

Annotation: This report reviews the need for reducing barriers by primary care providers to parental counseling on important developmental and behavioral topics like discipline and toilet training. Barriers discussed include time constraints, inadequate reimbursement, and a need for improved provider training. Additional topics include defining developmental services, parents’ concerns regarding child development, identifying and evaluating developmental issues, gaps in providing developmental assessment, a comparison of traditional preventive topics covered with developmental and learning topics, parental values placed on unaddressed topics more than others, what disparities exist in guidance on child development and health promotion, pediatricians’ perspectives on barriers to assessing development, and strategies and recommendations. Statistical data are provided in charts throughout the report. Conclusions, a review of the methodology, and notes are provided at the conclusion of the report.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child development, Child health, Developmental pediatrics, Parent professional relations, Patient satisfaction, Physician patient relations, Prevention services, Primary care, Young children

Annotation: This report summarizes a seminar presentation about a Maternal and Child Health Bureau funded project on early intervention outcomes. The study investigated the extent to which characteristics of children, families, and the caregiving environment at discharge from early intervention predict children's functioning and parental well-being during the middle childhood period. The seminar presentation and discussion included what type of families early intervention should target, how intensive services should be, and whether services should be changed based on the findings of this study. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Early intervention, Families, Family relations, MCH research, Outcome evaluation, Parents

Annotation: This paper examines the relationship between early nurturing in child development and later learning success and social adjustment. Subjects covered include: emotional competence; trust; biological evidence of the importance of early relationships; lack of sensitive, responsible care; learning readiness; economic and community factors; and intervention strategies.

Contact: Ounce of Prevention Fund, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60603-6198, Telephone: (312) 922-3863 Fax: (312) 922-3337 E-mail: info@ounceofprevention.org Web Site: http://www.ounceofprevention.org Price unknown.

Keywords: Child care, Early childhood development, Emotional development, High risk children, Intervention, Parenting, Pediatricians, Poverty, Relationships, Young children

Annotation: This set of pamphlets was developed for use by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in promoting healthy prenatal and early childhood development. The content is based on federal health, safety, and nutrition program guidelines and presented by developmental stage (pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children from birth through age 5). The pamphlets are available in English and Spanish.

Contact: Help Me Be Healthy, Telephone: (888) 531-9001 E-mail: info@helpmebehealthy.net Web Site: http://www.helpmebehealthy.net Contact for cost information.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Educational materials, Health promotion, Pamphlets, Postpartum women, Pregnant women, Prenatal development, Spanish language materials, Young children

Annotation: This book explores what is known about the development of white, black, Hispanic, and Asian children and youth from numerous countries of origin. Describing the status of immigrant children and youth as "severely understudied, " the book draws on and supplements existing research to characterize the current status and outlook of immigrant children. The book discusses the many factors—family size, fluency in English, parent employment, acculturation, delivery of health and social services, and public policies—that shape the outlook for the lives of these children and youth. The book makes recommendations for improved research and data collection designed to advance knowledge about these children and, as a result, their visibility in current policy debates.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: bkline@nap.edu Web Site: http://www.nap.edu $47.95 plus $4.00 shipping and handling for the first book, $0.50 for each additional book. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-06561-5.

Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescents, Child development, Children, Cultural factors, Data collection, Employment, Family size, Health services, Immigrants, Language development, Parents, Public policy, Research, Social services

Annotation: This book defines cultural competence and outlines strategies for fostering it in a wide variety of mental health programs for children from birth to age 18 and their families. The book contains self-assessment tools, troubleshooting suggestions, planning assistance, methods for recruiting and retaining ethnically diverse staff, and tips on operating in a managed care environment. Section one focuses on the need to develop organizational infrastructures that support and further cultural competence. Section two reviews methods for incorporating cultural competence principles at the local community level. Section three is focused on special issues related to serving culturally diverse populations. And section four highlights the need to continue to research and evaluate the development of culturally competent services and systems. Advice on the impact of exposure to violence, substance abuse, and stress in immigrant and refugee populations is included.

Contact: Brookes Publishing, P.O. Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624, Telephone: (800) 638-3775 Secondary Telephone: (410) 337-9580 Fax: (410) 337-8539 E-mail: custserv@brookespublishing.com Web Site: http://www.pbrookes.com $32.95 includes shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-55766-287-8.

Keywords: Assessment, Child mental health, Children, Communities, Cultural factors, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Immigrants, Minority groups, Organizations, Refugees, Research, Stress, Substance abuse, Violence

Annotation: This book discusses child brain and behavior development during pregnancy and the first six years. It is divided into four parts covering life in the womb and birth; the first year; the second year; and years three to six. Topics include brain development in the womb; birth; exploring; comfort and communications; regions of the brain; motor, language, play, and daily life milestones; discovery; toddlers and temperament; gaining competence; living together; and paths to personality. The book also provides ten guideposts for parents, a glossary, references, and an index.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: bkline@nap.edu Web Site: http://www.nap.edu $22.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-07639-0.

Keywords: Behavior development, Brain, Child behavior, Child development, Infant development, Learning, Motor development, Personality development, Prenatal development, Speech development

Annotation: This volume provides an overview of the status of cultural competence development and implementation within state and local child mental health systems over the period from 1991 to 1995. It reviews the types of activities and tasks that have been undertaken by state mental health agencies in order to address federal funding mandates in the area of cultural competence, shifting demographics, and increasing concerns for more efficient and effective services from state legislators and taxpayers. The volume also attempts to address shifts that states have made within their policy and administrative structures, as well as those changes related to service delivery goals and outcomes.

Contact: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 3300, Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-1954 E-mail: childrensmh@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/67211.html Price unknown.

Keywords: Child mental health, Culturally competent services, Government financing, Minority groups, State mental health agencies

Annotation: This book reports on a review of early childhood interventions which aimed to quantify the benefits of these programs to children, their parents, and society at large. The review defined early childhood interventions as attempts by government agencies or other organizations to improve child health and development, educational attainment, and economic well-being. It is restricted to programs targeted to overcome the cognitive, emotional, and resource limitations that may characterize the environments of disadvantaged children during the first several years of life. It describes early intervention programs and their benefits; compares costs, savings, and benefits; and discusses issues relevant to investment decisions.

Contact: National Book Network, 4501 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD 20706, Telephone: (301) 459-3366 Fax: (301) 429-5746 E-mail: custserv@nbnbooks.com Web Site: http://www.nbnbooks.com/ $15.00 plus $3.22 shipping and handling, prepaid orders or credit card orders accepted. Document Number: ISBN 0-8330-2530-9.

Keywords: Child advocacy, Cost effectiveness, Early childhood development, Early intervention, Family support, High risk children, Low income groups, Minority groups, Social problems, Young children

Annotation: This paper is intended to provide a starting point for states seeking to identify and implement policies that support the delivery of child development services in Medicaid and in other major state programs that serve young children. The paper provides background on the Assuring Better Child Health Initiative (ABCD) collaboratives and the major state programs that serve young children, examines representative examples of the specific policy improvements developed by the eight collaborative states, and examines processes used by ABCD states to develop and implement policy improvements. The paper includes one appendix: a list of Web resources.

Contact: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101, Telephone: (207) 874-6524 Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101 Fax: (207) 874-6527 E-mail: info@nashp.org Web Site: http://www.nashp.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Early childhood development, Infant development, Initiatives, Low income groups, Medicaid, Public policy, State health insurance programs, State programs

Annotation: This report addresses the needs of vulnerable young children and families affected by welfare reform, those in which the adults, particularly mothers, experience substance abuse, domestic violence, and/or serious mental health problems. Section topics include the dimensions of the challenges in policy, families, and services; responses, strategies, policy opportunities, and a discussion f welfare reform action steps. The appendices provide information on the Starting Early Starting Smart program, a list of national organizations and agencies, and contact information for selected state and local organizations. Endnotes conclude the report.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: info@nccp.org Web Site: http://www.nccp.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Family support services, High risk children, High risk groups, Mental health, Substance abuse, Vulnerability, Welfare reform

Annotation: This brief highlights strategies to promote the emotional wellness of young children and their families, including those most at risk; to enhance the skills of the families and other caregivers; and to ensure that those who need specialized services get them. Key strategies discussed include: developing mental health consultation for child care and early learning programs; enhancing mental health support to home visiting programs; promoting healthy relationships in the context of early health care; and promoting emotional wellness of young children and their families through a statewide approach. Two Starting Points sites, Vermont and San Francisco, California are emphasized.

Contact: Rings Leighton Fulfillment, 1440 North Street, N.W., Suite A-1, Washington, DC 20005-2814, Telephone: (202) 319-2955 Fax: (202) 319-2951 $10.00, prepayment required; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: California, Early childhood development, Emotional development, Families, Financing, Initiatives, Medicaid, Mental health, School readiness, State Children's Health Insurance Program, Vermont, Young children

Annotation: This book examines the planning, development, and administration of state programs designed for young children and families. The first chapter discusses the method used to gather and analyze the data, and includes caveats about governmental programs that were not included; the second chapter provides an overview of the findings. The third chapter contains individual state profiles with data on the state initiatives, investments, and risk indicators; these are followed by narrative descriptions of each state's initiatives. Appendices include summary tables on young children and family risk factors, state investments, figures on children in poverty, and maps and tables on various aspects of these topics.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Contact Phone: (212) 927-8793 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: info@nccp.org Contact E-mail: ejs22@columbia.edu Web Site: http://www.nccp.org $19.95 includes shipping and handling; prepayment required; make checks to Columbia University.

Keywords: Children, Data, Education, Families, Family support, Health services, Low income groups, Social services, State initiatives, State programs, Welfare

Annotation: This book provides information that parents need to keep their children healthy and safe and to help them reach their full physical, intellectual, and emotional potential. It contains two main parts. Part I discusses a child's healthy development from birth through adolescence, including issues such as preventive health, safety, emotional health, and finding quality child care. Part II is an encyclopedia of the most common childhood diseases and disorders. It provides current information about how these illnesses are diagnosed and treated.

Contact: American Medical Association, Order Department, 515 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60610, Telephone: (312) 464-5000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 621-8335 Contact Phone: (800) 621-8335 Fax: (312) 464-5600 E-mail: amacatalog@ama-assn.org Web Site: http://www.ama-assn.org $39.95. Document Number: ISBN 0-679-45776-3.

Keywords: Child behavior, Child development, Child health, Child rearing, Child safety, Children, Children with special health care needs, Dental care, Diseases, Disorders, Exercise, Health services, Infants, Nutrition, Puberty, Sexuality

Annotation: This annotated bibliography on the subject of cultural diversity and disability includes sources about access, utilization, and quality of care; cultural competence; clinical and community practice, and treatment; health beliefs, perspectives, and traditional medicine; health education, health promotion, and prevention; health status and social status; social policy; and professional resources. A list of contributing journals is provided.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available for loan. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHK090.

Keywords: Access to health care, Bibliographies, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Cultural beliefs, Cultural diversity, Cultural factors, Disabilities, Ethnic groups, Folk medicine, Health education, Health promotion, Health status, Journals, Prevention, Social factors, Social policy

Annotation: This guide is designed to help caregivers, program directors, coordinators, administrators, trainers, licensors, families, and leaders in the field of early care and education recognize, and communicate to others, the knowledge and skills that are needed to offer a nurturing group care environment that supports the healthy development of very young children. There are three sections in this report: development in the first three years of life; components of quality infant/toddler child care; and infant/toddler group care in the context of a community network of supports and services for families with young children. Also included are illustrations of appropriate and inappropriate practice in parent/caregiver/child interaction and developmental milestones of the first three years. References are included as well as resources on training materials, major reports and research, and national information sources.

Contact: Zero To Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3307, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Secondary Telephone: (800) 899-4301 E-mail: 0to3@presswarehouse.com Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org $17.00, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0943657-34-2.

Keywords: Child care, Child care centers, Early childhood development, Infant care, Preschool children, Toddlers, Training materials, Young children

Annotation: This brief describes dedicated revenue sources and offers policy makers and program developers suggestions for creating them for early care and education initiatives. Six suggested strategies are: special taxing districts, special tax levies, guaranteed expenditure minimums, fees and narrowly-based taxes, and income tax check-offs.

Contact: Rings Leighton Fulfillment, 1440 North Street, N.W., Suite A-1, Washington, DC 20005-2814, Telephone: (202) 319-2955 Fax: (202) 319-2951 $10.00, prepayment required.

Keywords: Child care, Early childhood education, Families, Financing, Young children

Annotation: This booklet is one in a series of five designed to help parents understand how to use simple, everyday moments to promote their infant’s social, emotional, and intellectual development. The booklet focuses on infants from birth to age 4 months and includes the following chapters: (1) the magic of everyday moments; (2) what it’s like for you; (3) time to eat; (4) comforting your newborn; (5) reading your baby’s cues; (6) what to expect; (7) what you can do; and (8) what your baby needs most.

Contact: Zero To Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3307, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Secondary Telephone: (800) 899-4301 E-mail: 0to3@presswarehouse.com Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org $2.00; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Consumer education materials, Infant care, Infant development, Newborn infants, Parenting skills

Annotation: This book for parents and caregivers provides personal vignettes, reflective questions, and discussion points to help them understand child development and promote the development of each child through understanding the individual child and a child's point of view. It discusses children's individual styles, how to interpret different behaviors, and what to say and do in response to behaviors. It focuses on emotional development and healthy parent-child relationships.

Contact: Zero To Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3307, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Secondary Telephone: (800) 899-4301 E-mail: 0to3@presswarehouse.com Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org $10.00 plus $4.50 shipping and handling; $8.00 each for bulk orders of nine or more. Document Number: ISBN 0-943657-05-9.

Keywords: Child development, Emotional development, Parent child relations, Parent education

Annotation: This three-volume final report to Congress presents findings from a 7-year evaluation of Early Head Start, including an analysis of the impacts that the research programs have had on children's development, parenting, and family development through the children's third birthday (including two to three years of program participation). Volume 1, the final technical report, contains the executive summary; evaluation background, design, and methodology; Early Head Start program service participation; program impacts on service receipt, children's development, parenting, and family well-being; variations in impacts; a review of differential effects, and a summary and recommendations. Volume 2 contains final technical appendices including data collection, source of nonresponse, and father study response rates; outcome measures, psychometrics, and implementation measures; analytic issues and details; and supplemental tables by chapter. Volume 3 presents brief write-ups of twenty-one studies from nine of the local research teams and from staff in two of the programs. Each of these papers expands on the synopses included as boxes in Volume 1 of this report. Statistical data are presented throughout the report in table, graph, and chart formats. Each volume contains a table of contents.

Contact: Mathematica Policy Research, P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: info@mathematica-mpr.com Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com v. 1, $32.85; v.2 , 28.00; v. 3, $18.15, plus shipping and handling of $7.10.

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Keywords: Child development, Early Head Start, Early intervention, Federal programs, Infants, Program evaluation, Research methodology, Statistics, Toddlers

Annotation: This book presents information about the range of cultures within the United States, and advice about developing cultural competence in order to work with families of differing origins. The book gives the cultural perspectives of families of Anglo-European, Native American, African American, Latino, Asian, Philipino, Hawaiian, Samoan, Middle Eastern, and South Asian origin. For each culture, the book lists bibliographies, beliefs, values, practices, cultural courtesies, and significant cultural events. The intended audience is health or social services professionals working with children with special health needs. Concluding sections include suggested readings and resources, and author and subject indexes.

Contact: Brookes Publishing, P.O. Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624, Telephone: (800) 638-3775 Secondary Telephone: (410) 337-9580 Fax: (410) 337-8539 E-mail: custserv@brookespublishing.com Web Site: http://www.pbrookes.com $44.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-55766-744-6.

Keywords: American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, Children with special health care needs, Cultural competence, Ethnic groups, Hispanic Americans, Pacific Americans

Annotation: This handbook presents an overview of research into developmental psychology in young children from age two to seven and addresses questions about early experience, such as how important early brain development is, and whether parents matter. It is divided into seven parts: (1) conceptual frameworks; (2) early biological and physiological development; (3) cognitive development; (4) language and communication development; (5) social, emotional, and regulatory development; (6) the social ecology of early development; and (7) policy issues. References are provided with each chapter and a list of tables and figures is included. The handbook is indexed by both author and subject.

Contact: Blackwell Publishers, Commerce Place, 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148, Telephone: (781) 388-8200 Fax: (781) 388-8210 Web Site: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com $149.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-4051-2073-8.

Keywords: Child development, Cognitive development, Developmental stages, Physical development, Psychosocial development, Young children

Annotation: The purpose of this study was to discern African American mothers' cultural models for their experiences receiving early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities. Fifteen mothers were interviewed and the records of their children were examined. Findings are organized by 3 conceptual themes: how the mothers handled their parenting of a child with special needs (positive, informed), how family and community influences played a part (involvement of father and extended family, church), and how services themselves varied (e.g., child oriented, friendly service providers, more center based and therefore more hours for African American children). Results are shown interpreted through a cultural model theory.

Keywords: Blacks, Children with developmental disabilities, Community role, Cultural factors, Early intervention services, Interviews, Mothers, Parenting, Services

Annotation: This book addresses the healthy social and emotional development of children ages 0-5 for early childhood care providers and is also useful for parents and other caregivers. Four main topics are presented: 1) the importance of healthy social and emotional development; 2) understanding how brain development and one's environment, both prenatally and postnatally, can influence social and emotional health; 3) the most common mental health disorders experienced during early childhood; and 4) effective strategies and resources to help childcare providers respond effectively to children in their care. A section is provided for general, disorder-specific, and family structure resources. Also included are references and a glossary.

Contact: Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health, 165 Western Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55102, Telephone: (651) 644-7333 Secondary Telephone: (800) 528-4511 Fax: (651) 644-7391 Web Site: http://www.macmh.org $20.00, plus shipping and handling.

Keywords: Behavior development, Behavior disorders, Child care, Child development, Child mental health, Developmental stages, Early childhood development, Emotional development, Mental disorders, Psychosocial development, Young children

Annotation: This fact sheet discusses how children's early experiences affect how their brains develop, and how a variety of factors, including unresponsive or inconsistent care, can affect this development.

Keywords: Brain, Early childhood development, Psychological development

Contact: Voices for America's Children, 1000 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 289-0777 Secondary Telephone: (866) 435-2970 Fax: (202) 289-0776 E-mail: voices@voices.org Web Site: http://www.childadvocacy.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Head Start, Out of home care

Annotation: This folder for county leaders includes several tools offering information on the importance of early childhood development. The kit includes fact sheets on the benefits of investing in young children and on why early childhood development is critical; a primer on financing early care and education; fact sheets on key roles for county leaders, assessing the community, and key federal programs for early childhood development; a list of selected resources; and a handbook describing model program strategies.

Contact: National Association of Counties, 25 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 393-6226 Contact Phone: (202) 661-8841 Contact E-mail: hchung@naco.org Web Site: http://www.naco.org Single copies available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Advocacy, Case studies, Community programs, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Federal programs, Program development, Resource materials, School readiness, Young children

Annotation: This report gives information on 14 Starting Points sites funded by grants from the Carnegie Corporation. The goals of the sites are to support the promotion of responsible parenthood, to guarantee quality child care choices, to assure the health and protection of young children, and to mobilize communities to support young children and their families. The report summarizes the strategies and activities used by each site, including program development, quality improvement, initiating or enhancing leadership mechanisms, and engagement of the public and decision makers on behalf of the welfare of young children. Appendices give a list of Starting Points strategic partners, information about specific sites, and statewide indicators of risk.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: info@nccp.org Web Site: http://www.nccp.org $5.00 includes shipping and handling.

Keywords: Child care, Child welfare, Community programs, Family support, Infants, Toddlers

Annotation: This booklet is designed to provide families with easy-to-read information on children's health, developmental changes, and well-being. It is divided into the four stages of development: infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. For each developmental stage, there are six pages of information on topics such as health professional visits, social development, safety, eating, physical activity, oral health, and education, as well as information specific to the developmental stage. The booklet's pages are black and white reproducible masters that can be copied for further distribution; color pages can also be downloaded from the Bright Futures Web site. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: BF0100-010; HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHN090.

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Keywords: Adolescent development, Bright Futures, Child development, Child health supervision, Consumer education materials, Early childhood development, Infant development, Mental health, Nutrition, Oral health, Physical activity, Physical activity, Psychosocial development

Annotation: The purpose of this guide is to bridge the gap between Head Start, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP) to support the healthy development and well being of low-income children. Chapters include an introduction to federal partnerships and programs, working with partners, reaching out to families, and partnerships in action. The appendices include the following: highlights of the Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start Health Services, Medicaid and SCHIP programs; the text of an intraagency agreement between the Health Care Financing Administration and the Administration for Children and Families; lists of state, regional and agency contacts; and examples of confidentiality waivers.

Contact: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, DC 20201, Telephone: (202) 401-9215 Secondary Telephone: (800) 422-4453 Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov Contact for cost information.

Keywords: Child development services, Collaboration, Enrollment, Head Start, Health care financing, Low income groups, Medicaid, Oral health, Outreach, State children's health insurance program

Annotation: This report discusses the influence of early experiences on the developing brain, the effects of chronic stress, the effects early adversity, the effects of early intervention on the consequences of early adversity, and the role of stable, caring relationships in healthy development.

Contact: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, Harvard University, 50 Church Street, Fourth Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138, Telephone: (617) 496-0578 E-mail: info@developingchild.net Web Site: http://www.developingchild.net Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Cognitive development, Early childhood development, Early intervention, Infants, Stress, Toddlers, Young children

Annotation: This paper discusses the relationship between healthy development and the reliability of a young child's relationships with the important people in his or her life, both within and outside the family. The paper presents the issue and discusses what science tells us, unfounded assertions in the name of science, the science-policy gap, and implications for policy and programs.

Contact: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, Harvard University, 50 Church Street, Fourth Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138, Telephone: (617) 496-0578 E-mail: info@developingchild.net Web Site: http://www.developingchild.net Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child care, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Fathers, Mental health, Mothers, Parent child relations, Parental leave, Programs, Public policy, Relationships, School readiness, School-age children, Young children

Annotation: This booklet provides an overview of Smart Start, North Carolina's early childhood initiative that provides child care, health care, and family services designed to ensure that all children under the age of 6 are healthy and prepared for success when they enter school. Contents include the program's vision statement; its method of accountability; and descriptions of the program's impact on children, families, child care, and communities, and impacts made by contributors.

Contact: North Carolina Partnership for Children, 1100 Wake Forest Road, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27604, Telephone: (919) 821-7999 Fax: (919) 828-7354 E-mail: info@ncsmartstart.org Web Site: http://www.ncsmartstart.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child care, Early childhood education, Family centered services, Health services, North Carolina, Public private partnerships, School readiness, State initiatives

Annotation: This information packet includes materials on North Carolina's Smart Start Initiative National Technical Assistance Center, which provides information and technical assistance to communities, states, and organizations that are developing early childhood programs. These materials include fact sheets on the Center as well as their Intensive Technical Assistance Grants Program, a publications and products order form, a pamphlet on the services provided by Smart Start, background information on Smart Start, and a brochure with information on the National Smart Start Conference held in January 2002. Smart Start is a state initiative designed to ensure that all children under the age of six are healthy and prepared for success when they enter school.

Contact: North Carolina Partnership for Children, 1100 Wake Forest Road, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27604, Telephone: (919) 821-7999 Fax: (919) 828-7354 E-mail: info@ncsmartstart.org Web Site: http://www.ncsmartstart.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Community based services, Early childhood development, North Carolina, Program descriptions, School readiness, State programs, Technical assistance

Annotation: This brief describes early childhood public engagement efforts and outlines lessons for public engagement leaders. Part 1 defines public engagement and describes how national, state and local leaders have engaged the public in early childhood issues. Part 2 outlines seven key lessons that informed these efforts. Part 3 offers tips on how a variety of community members can take action to promote the healthy development of our nation's youngest children.

Contact: Rings Leighton Fulfillment, 1440 North Street, N.W., Suite A-1, Washington, DC 20005-2814, Telephone: (202) 319-2955 Fax: (202) 319-2951 $10.00, prepayment required.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Health promotion, Public awareness campaigns, Public private partnerships, Young children

Annotation: This report presents information on using benchmarks, indicators, and results-based evaluation concepts to measure progress in state and local programs to improve the health and welfare of children. The report gives information on definitions of benchmarks and indicators; the importance of measuring progress and results; principles for measuring progress and results; and how to measure progress and results. Also included is a list of resources; and Georgia's benchmarks for children and families.

Contact: Families and Work Institute, 267 Fifth Avenue, Floor 2, New York, NY 10016, Telephone: (212) 465-2044 Contact Phone: (212) 465-2044 ext. 401 Fax: (212) 465-8637 Web Site: http://www.familiesandwork.org $12.00 plus $3.50 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-888324-12-0.

Keywords: Assessment, Child health, Child welfare, Evaluation methods, Georgia, Outcome evaluation

Annotation: This prescreen wheel is a tool that parents and day care providers can use to assess the vision, hearing, and developmental levels of children in nine stages from birth through age 6. Information is provided for additional agency assistance.

Contact: Oklahoma Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, Telephone: (405) 521-3646 E-mail: InfoReferral@okdhs.org Web Site: http://www.okdhs.org Contact for cost information.

Keywords: Child development, Developmental stages, Infants, Oklahoma, Screening, Toddlers, Young children

Annotation: This brochure provides information on the importance of early childhood development and provides recommendations for how local governments can support young children and their families. It discusses the importance of investing in early childhood; explains the impact of investing in early childhood on individuals' lives, on society, on education, and on health care; discusses brain development in the very young; provides information about school readiness; and offers suggestions for how local officials can begin supporting birth-to-age-5 initiatives.

Contact: Zero To Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3307, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Secondary Telephone: (800) 899-4301 E-mail: 0to3@presswarehouse.com Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Children, Early childhood development, Education, Families, Family support, Financing, Health care, Infants, Initiatives, Local government, School readiness

Annotation: This book presents physical activity guidelines and tools emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and early recognition of physical activity issues and concerns of infants, children, and adolescents. The introduction discusses the Surgeon General's report on physical activity and health, and how partnerships between health professionals, families, and communities can promote physical activity. Section two includes how physical activity can be a part of each developmental stage, including infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. The third section discusses these issues and concerns: asthma; children and adolescents with special health care needs; developmental coordination disorder; diabetes; eating disorders; ergogenic aids; girls and female adolescents in physical activity; heat-related illness; injury; nutrition; and obesity. Section four provides tools for defining physical activity; improving physical activity behaviors; characteristics of excellent programs and coaching; resources; Healthy People 2010 objectives; and growth charts. The guide concludes with indexes for development, tools, and topics. An evaluation form is included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: BF0900-004; HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHN055, MCHN065 (evaluation form).

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Keywords: Asthma, Bright Futures, Children with special health care needs, Food supplements, Guidelines, Health promotion, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Physical development, Steroids, Vitamins

Annotation: This toolbox for the ABCD (Assuring Better Child Health and Development) Initiative is designed to provide state policymakers and program administrators with (1) examples of innovative state efforts to strengthen the delivery of early childhood development services through the health care system and (2) resources that these states and others have developed to improve and expand the early childhood development services they provide to young children and their families. The toolbox is divided by tabs into the following sections: (1) an introduction to the ABCD initiative, (2) coordination of services and care coordination, (3) parent knowledge and concerns, (4) resources for parents, (5) provider resources, (6) financing/policy resources, (7) evaluation, (8) links to Web site resources, and (9) ABCD contact information.

Contact: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101, Telephone: (207) 874-6524 Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101 Fax: (207) 874-6527 E-mail: info@nashp.org Web Site: http://www.nashp.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Collaboration, Early childhood development, Evaluation, Families, Financing, Health care systems, Health personnel, Health services, Initiatives, Internet, Parents, Resource materials, State programs

Annotation: This catalog describes ethnically diverse nutrition education materials for today's younger families. The resources were developed and pretested with focus groups for consumer appeal and readability. They are available in various languages, depending on the publication, including English, Spanish, Laotian, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. Samples of the publications are included with the catalog.

Contact: Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health, 1101 Market Street, Ninth Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Telephone: (215) 685-5225 Contact Phone: (215) 685-6837 Fax: (215) 685-5257 Contact E-mail: lorraine.matthews@phila.gov Web Site: http://www.phila.gov/Health/units/mcfh/index.html Price unknown.

Keywords: Asian language materials, Non English language materials, Nutrition education, Pamphlets, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This paper for policymakers focuses on why it is important to intervene to help young children at risk for poor social, emotional, and behavioral development and what kinds of research-based interventions seem most effective. Topics include the relationship between early academic learning and emotional development; the prevalence of emotional problems in preschool-aged young children and young children who are exposed to multiple family and environmental risk factors; and the emerging but still limited research on the efficacy of preventive and early interventions in the context of early care and education settings. The report concludes with endnotes.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: info@nccp.org Web Site: http://www.nccp.org $5.00; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child development, Early intervention programs, Psychosocial development, Research, School readiness, Young children

Annotation: This report defines and examines the evidence for the effectiveness of health services targeted at promoting optimal development in children from birth to three years of age. The services reviewed are provided in general pediatric settings as part of a routine well-child care and health supervision. The report begins with a review of health supervision guidelines for pediatricians, from the American Academy of Pediatricians and the Bright Futures project, along with the Commonwealth Healthy Steps Program and Zero to Three Developmental Specialist program. The second section provides results of a literature review on program efficacy, effectiveness, or cost effectiveness of services, and is categorized into four areas: assessment, education, intervention, and care coordination. The final section describes results and offers suggestions. Tables provide data on developmental services typology, assessments, education, and interventions. The report concludes with references.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child health services, Developmental screening, Early childhood development, Guidelines, Health supervision, Program evaluation, Young children

Annotation: This paper provides information for states seeking to implement efforts similar to those of the Assuring Better Child Health and Development Initiative (ABCD II) program. ABCD II is designed to strengthen primary health care services and systems that support the social and emotional development of infants and children from birth through age 3 whose health care is covered by state programs, especially Medicaid. The paper provides information on (1) methodologies and opportunities for evaluation measures related to screening children's social and emotional development, referral, and follow-up care for children identified as at risk and (2) real-world examples and lessons learned from the ABCD II states in their measurement efforts. The paper discusses global issues that apply to any measurement activity, description of guidelines and approaches in three standardized evaluation measures used across all the ABCD II staes, information about additional evaluation methods used by ABCD II states, and potential areas of leverage for state Medicaid agencies to implement evaluation measures.

Contact: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101, Telephone: (207) 874-6524 Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101 Fax: (207) 874-6527 E-mail: info@nashp.org Web Site: http://www.nashp.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child health, Early childhood development, Health care systems, Health services, High risk children, High risk infants, Infant development, Infant health, Initiatives, Low income groups, Medicaid, Program evaluation, State health insurance programs, State programs

Annotation: This book is a guide to basic infant and child care from birth to age five for parents and caregivers. It is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the child's development and on the milestones of infancy and early childhood. Part one begins with preparing for a new baby and follows through with delivery, basic care, and feeding; subsequent chapters are devoted to specific age periods. Each of these considers growth and development, basic care, behavior, and safety; several of them also cover immunizations. The second part describes various emergencies, illnesses, and disorders including behavior problems of infancy and early childhood. This part tells parents what to expect, discusses home therapies, and indicates when to call a pediatrician.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org $26.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 978-0-553-38630-1.

Keywords: Behavior, Child care, Child development, Child health, Childbirth, Children, Developmental stages, Emergencies, First aid, Immunization, Infant development, Infant health, Infants, Parenting

Annotation: This report discusses three work-family issues: employed parents with children under the age of six, employed parents with young children reporting significant work-family conflict, and children's brain development. Two major studies form the basis of the report. The first is a nationally representative study of employees and a nationally representative study of employers with 100 or more employees. These two studies document the new realities faced by employed mothers and fathers and how the business community has responded. Finally, this report incorporates numerous case studies. It describes what some of America's leading companies of every size are doing to stay ahead of the curve in the arena of families and work.

Contact: Families and Work Institute, 267 Fifth Avenue, Floor 2, New York, NY 10016, Telephone: (212) 465-2044 Fax: (212) 465-8637 Web Site: http://www.familiesandwork.org $39.00 plus $4.50 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-888324-25-2.

Keywords: Business, Case studies, Child development, Personnel, Reports, Work family issues, Working parents, Young children

Annotation: This report summarizes research on the effectiveness of current efforts by primary care health professionals to detect developmental delays in early childhood and considers ways to improve outcomes for young children and families. The report is based on a review of the literature to (1) assess the effectiveness of primary care practices in identifying developmental delays in young children, (2) describe practices related to identifying developmental delays, and (3) identify factors that affect practice. An executive summary provides key findings from existing research and recommendations for future research and policy development. The report also includes information about the study methods, results, and conclusions; and notes.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Developmental screening, Early childhood development, Primary care, Young children

Annotation: This book identifies important outcomes for children from birth to age 5, and how best to assess them in preschool, child care, and other early childhood programs. It explores a variety of techniques and instruments for developmental assessment and points to the risks and the dangers of appropriating evaluation techniques that are commonly used for older children. Contents include child-level outcomes and measures, how to assess, and assessing systematically. A glossary, information on state standards development, and sources of information on test and assessment instruments are also included.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: bkline@nap.edu Web Site: http://www.nap.edu $53.96, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN (10) 0-309-12465-4; ISBN (13) 978-0-309-12465-4.

Keywords: Assessment, Early childhood development, Evaluation, Infants, Young children, Preschool children, Resources for professionals, Screening

Annotation: This report examines the impact that First 5, a California early childhood and school readiness program, has had within ten counties in California's Northwest Region. Topics include a description of the program, the region, health, child development, early care and education, readiness for school, support for families, coordinated and accessible services for families, community awareness of early childhood issues, and efficient and accountable use of resources.

Contact: First 5 Association of California, 719 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530, Telephone: (510) 526-9999 Web Site: http://www.f5ac.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Access to care, California, Children, Community coordination, Early childhood development, Early intervention services, Family support services, Infants, School readiness, Statistical data, Young children

Annotation: This resource brief is a compilation of several different documents that provide an introduction to the topic of school readiness and ways that the health care community can address child development needs, suggest possible policy actions, and highlight promising practices. Topics include (1) reasons and strategies for strengthening childhood developmental services in the health care system, (2) building a bridge from birth to school: improving developmental and behavioral health services for young children, (3) partnering with parents to promote the healthy development of young children in Medicaid, and (4) a children's developmental health model act. Brief descriptions of sample programs are included.

Contact: State Early Childhood Policy Technical Assistance Network, 218 Sixth Avenue, 1021 Fleming Building, Des Moines, IA 50309-4013, Telephone: (515) 280-9027 Fax: (515) 244-8997 E-mail: vivian@cfpciowa.org Web Site: http://www.finebynine.org/index.php Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Behavior development, Child development, Community programs, Health care system, Health personnel, Health services, Medicaid, Parents, Public policy, School readiness

Annotation: This book provides a thorough overview of nutrition supervision during infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. It includes four sections, which are (1) the introduction, (2) nutrition supervision guidelines, (3) nutrition issues and concerns, and (4) nutrition tools. The introduction provides information about the role of nutrition and physical activity in promoting a healthy lifestyle and the role cultural and ethnic factors may play in nutrition choices. The nutrition supervision guidelines section is divided into chapters by age group, each of which includes an overview of the developmental period as well as critical nutrition issues for the age group. Nutrition Issues and Concerns discusses problems that cross age groups. Nutrition Tools provides screening tools, strategies, and resources to help promote good nutrition. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: BF0902-005; HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHM025; ISBN1-57285-063-9.

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Keywords: Adolescent nutrition, Bright Futures, Child nutrition, Children, Cultural factors, Ethnic factors, Guidelines, Health promotion, Infant nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition attitudes, Nutritional requirements, Physical activity

Annotation: This book provides a thorough overview of nutrition supervision during infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. It includes four sections, which are (1) the introduction, (2) nutrition supervision guidelines, (3) nutrition issues and concerns, and (4) nutrition tools. The introduction provides information about the role of healthy eating and physical activity, nutrition in the community, and cultural awareness in nutrition services. The nutrition supervision guidelines section is divided into chapters by age group, each of which includes an overview of the developmental period as well as critical nutrition issues for the age group. Nutrition Issues and Concerns discusses problems that cross age groups. Nutrition Tools provides screening tools, strategies, and resources to help promote good nutrition. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: BF0902-005; HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00102; ISBN1-57285-071-X.

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Keywords: Adolescent nutrition, Bright Futures, Child nutrition, Cultural factors, Ethnic factors, Guidelines, Health promotion, Infant feeding, Infant nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition attitudes, Nutritional requirements, Physical activity

Annotation: This book provides a thorough overview of nutrition supervision during infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. It includes four sections, which are (1) the introduction, (2) nutrition supervision guidelines, (3) nutrition issues and concerns, and (4) nutrition tools. The introduction provides information about the role of nutrition and physical activity in promoting a healthy lifestyle and the role cultural and ethnic factors may play in nutrition choices. The nutrition supervision guidelines section is divided into chapters by age group, each of which includes an overview of the developmental period as well as critical nutrition issues for the age group. Nutrition Issues and Concerns discusses problems that cross age groups. Nutrition Tools provides screening tools, strategies, and resources to help promote good nutrition. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Adolescent nutrition, Bright Futures, Child nutrition, Cultural factors, Ethnic factors, Guidelines, Health promotion, Infant nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition attitudes, Nutritional requirements, Physical activity

Annotation: This paper, part of the Putting What Works to Work project, explores the complex relationship between the age at which a woman has a child and how her child fares. Two primary areas are discussed: (1) what is the magnitude of differences on measures of development between children born to adolescent mothers aged 17 and younger and children born to older women; and (2) what differences between the kindergarten children remain after taking into account characteristics of the child, the mother, and the household. Topics addressed include differences in child, family, and mother's background characteristics by age of mother; differences among children by age of mother at first birth; cognition and knowledge and language and communications differences in children born to adolescent mothers. The report is divided into the following sections: summary, introduction, key findings, research to date, data, sample, measures, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and literature cited. Statistical information is provided in charts and tables throughout the paper.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: campaign@teenpregnancy.org Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org Available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: ISBN 1-58671-053-2.

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Keywords: Adolescent mothers, Cognitive development, Early childhood development, Emotional development, Ethnic factors, Family characteristics, Infant health, Language development, Maternal age, Racial factors, Socioeconomic factors, Statistics

Annotation: This publication outlines a variety of ways that the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Head Start program can work together in providing services for promoting positive health and nutrition status for young families. Topics include a review of a variety of efforts undertaken in states and local communities to coordinate Head Start and WIC services and strategies used to overcome barriers to coordination. Chapter 1 provides a basic overview of the WIC and Head Start programs. The remaining chapters discuss eligibility, health and nutrition screening/assessment, nutrition education for children and parents, providing nutritious foods, program administration, and supportive factors and strategies. Appendices include an interagency agreement, a Head Start-WIC focus group report, an outline of the methodology, a list of agencies/programs participating in the study, and a list of key contacts.

Contact: U.S. Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302, Web Site: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Case studies, Head Start, Low income groups, National programs, Nutrition education, Nutrition programs, Program coordination, WIC Program, Young children

Annotation: This curriculum is intended to be used to train Head Start workers in activities to promote early child development. The curriculum covers the following: getting to know each child; creating environments that support children's growth and development; planning schedules, routines, and transitions; using child development to plan activities; and continuing professional development. Appendices contain information on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development; and developmentally appropriate toys and materials.

Contact: U.S. Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20401, Telephone: (866) 512-1800 Secondary Telephone: (202) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2104 E-mail: contactcenter@gpo.gov Web Site: http://www.gpo.gov $10.00 includes shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-16-042683-9.

Keywords: Curricula, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Early childhood educators, Head Start, Training materials

Annotation: These materials were provided to participants in the National Head Start Health Services Institute held on April 22–25, 2003, in Washington, DC. The purpose of the institute was to focus attention on the provision of health services to children enrolled in Head Start. Topics include providing health screenings, increasing local leadership in health services, and enhancing understanding of Head Start. The materials consist of a program, a notebook, and a packet of looseleaf items covering daily program content. The program contains a directory of key staff, the agenda, an overview of events and activities, speaker biographies and contact information, descriptions of distinguished service awardees, and a list of exhibitors. The notebook includes references to key Head Start program performance standards; outlines of key presentations, plenary sessions, and group discussions; and a CD-ROM of Head Start legislation, regulations, and training materials. The packet of items includes handouts, copies of articles, and other reference materials.

Contact: U.S. Office of Head Start, 1250 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 800, Washington, DC 20024, Telephone: (202) 205-8347 Fax: (202) 260-9336 Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs Contact for cost information.

Keywords: Child health, Conferences, Early child development, Early childhood education, Head Start, Leadership, Oral health, Program evaluation, Resource materials

Annotation: This document reports the progress of the "Starting Early Starting Smart" (SESS) programs, a child-centered, family-focused, and community-based initiative that is a collaboration between the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Administration for Children and Families, the Department of Education, the National Institutes of Health, and the Casey Family Program. The program focuses on addressing the needs of young children (birth to age seven) who are at high risk for developing substance abuse or mental health-related problems due to adverse situations. It is an outgrowth of the Knowledge Development and Application (KDA) collaboration approach to improving community based health services. Contents of the report include a diagram of the KDA process; a description of the SESS program; comments of collaborating partners; a list of SESS study sites; a map of SESS study sites; a chart identifying intervention strategies; expected outcomes from the SESS programs; profiles of primary care and early childhood study sites; and a press release announcing the selection of the grant recipients/study sites.

Contact: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, One Choke Cherry Road Room 8, 1036, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (240) 276-2000 Secondary Telephone: (240) 276-2130 Fax: (240) 276-2010 Contact E-mail: info@samhsa.gov Web Site: http://www.samhsa.gov Price unknown.

Keywords: Caregivers, Children, Community, Community based services, Community health services, Early intervention services, Families, Federal programs, Infants, Mental health services, Primary care facilities, Public private partnerships, Substance abuse prevention

Annotation: This report describes the United Way Success By 6 program, a national community-based movement of public and private partners that work together to deliver proven solutions that ensure all children from birth through age 6 are healthy, nurtured, and ready to succeed. The goals of the program include (1) improving the quality of child care, (2) helping make young children healthier by changing policies and procedures for immunizations and health insurance, and (3) increasing access for parents and families to resources and knowledge they need to thrive and raise healthy, happy children. The report includes the following chapters: (1) the United Way Success By 6 and Bank of America partnership, (2) community impact: mobilizing for change, (3) early childhood -- a critical period in determining future success, (4) focus on initiatives growing in number and strength, (5) community strategies, positive results, and (6) conclusion. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the report.

Contact: United Way of America, 701 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, Telephone: (703) 836-7116 Web Site: http://national.unitedway.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child care, Child health: Infants, Children, Communities: Initiatives, Community programs, Early childhood development, Early childhood learning, Families: Parents, Health insurance, Immunizations, Infant health, National programs

Annotation: This document provides a framework for the provision of child development services in the health care system, offers strategies for strengthening child development services, and identifies examples of promising practices at the state, community, and primary care levels. Additional topics include an outline of preventive child development and challenges to integrating child development services in the health care system. The appendix provides an overview of eight developmental screening tools including age, staff requirements, cost, languages, and reading levels.

Contact: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101, Telephone: (207) 874-6524 Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101 Fax: (207) 874-6527 E-mail: info@nashp.org Web Site: http://www.nashp.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Case studies, Child development screening, Child development services, Early childhood development, Local initiatives, Primary care, Screening tests, State programs, Young children

Annotation: This report summarizes the presentations and discussions held during a national forum, titled Good Beginnings for All Children: From Brain Research to Action, on how to apply neuroscience research to the field of education. The forum focused primarily on language acquisition in young children. The report includes the potential role of neuroscience research in education reform, how the brain develops, how children learn language, how this information can best inform policy and practice, case studies, of statewide and community collaborative efforts, Rob Reiner's "I am Your Child" Campaign, and points of commonality and controversy.

Contact: Parents as Teachers National Center, 2228 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, Telephone: (314) 432-4330 Secondary Telephone: (866) 728-4968 Fax: (314) 432-8963 E-mail: info@parentsasteachers.org Web Site: http://www.parentsasteachers.org $7.50 including shipping and handling.

Keywords: Brian, Case studies, Children, Conferences, Early childhood development, Education, Language development, Neural development, Neurology, Policy development, Reports, Research

Annotation: This cultural competency curriculum is designed in six modules: introduction and definitions; self-awareness of culture and attitudes; administration; understanding how cultural values of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans interface with European American culture; culturally sensitive teaching strategies; and communication issues across health care disciplines. The information is not intended to be all inclusive, and some of the terminology is interchangeable. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Pediatric Pulmonary Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, Telephone: (608) 263-0349 Web Site: http://www.uwhealth.org $100.00.

Keywords: American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, Communication, Cultural competence, Cultural sensitivity, Curricula, Hispanic Americans

Annotation: This book presents an overview of many international programs undertaken to improve the life of children, particularly from birth to eight years of age. Part 1 focuses on describing the theory behind early childhood education and includes sections on the case for early intervention, approaches to the development of young children, and paying for child development programs. Part 2 discusses the practice of early childhood education and includes sections on educating parents, training caregivers, delivering services to children, reforming formal education systems to include preschoolers, and educating throughout the mass media. Case studies presented are from from Israel, Turkey, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, the former East Bloc, Kenya, United States, India, Kazakstan, Guyana, Philippines, Chile, El Salvador, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Nigeria. Boxes and tables illustrate cases and highlight information throughout the book. A bibliography completes the book.

Contact: World Bank, 1818 H Street, N. W., Washington, DC 20433, Telephone: (202) 477-1000 Fax: (202) 477-6391 E-mail: books@worldbank.org Web Site: http://www.worldbank.org Document Number: ISBN 0-8213-3547-2.

Keywords: Caregivers, Case studies, Child health, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Early childhood educators, Early intervention, Financing, International health, Mass media, Parents, Program descriptions, Reform, Service delivery

Annotation: This searchable online database contains resource information on state policies and initiatives that impact infants, toddlers, and their families. The information presented is categorized according to Zero to Three's Infant & Toddler Policy Framework, which focuses on four key areas known to impact the healthy development of infants and toddlers: (1) good health (including physical, social, and emotional health, as well as developmental screening); (2) strong families (basic needs, child welfare, home visiting, parent education, and family leave); (3) positive early learning experiences (child care, early intervention, and Early Head Start), and (4) system (governance, financing, quality improvement, accountability and evaluation, regulations and standards, professional development, and public/political engagement). A detailed description of each policy or initiative is provided, as well as links to additional related resources. The policies and initiatives are searchable by category, state, and keyword.

Contact: Zero To Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3307, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Secondary Telephone: (800) 899-4301 E-mail: 0to3@presswarehouse.com Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Young children, Child health, Families, Health policy, Infant health, Online databases, State initiatives, State legislation

Annotation: This book describes the creation and early history of Head Start and the controversies surrounding the program. The first section focuses on the debate over the goals of Head Start, including topics on intelligence quotient versus social competence, long-term versus short-term effects, and poverty warriors versus child developmentalists. Section two debates whether the Head Start program works, discusses the impact on school readiness and success, health, and families, and elaborates on the need for better research. The third section debates the future of Head Start, addressing issues of quality, child care, universal access, timing of intervention, and administration, and describes models for the future.

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Keywords: Early child development, Early intervention programs, Federal programs, Head Start, Oral health, Program descriptions, Program evaluation, School readiness, Young children