“The physical, behavioral, and mental health of children and adults are built on this foundation of relational health. Relational health serves as the foundation of the well-being of a person, […]
Tag: early childhood
Dispatches from the field: Building systems of support for children and families
“Our report talks about reciprocity, which means that for Early Relational Health to grow, we must understand not only the benefit of these relationships to children but also to caregivers […]
Dispatches from the field: Family-centered policies help children thrive
“All our work builds on the science of the developing child. That science is very clear that the experiences during the prenatal period of the developing fetus, as well as […]
Dispatches from the field: Building bonds across generations
“Carol has talked about changing norms and I think that’s central to our aspirations — to extend the grandparent relationship beyond families, into communities. This means connecting people who might […]
Dispatches From the Field: Child Care in Crisis
“With K-12 education, while there are plenty of problems and it is highly inequitable, there are a few positive things. It’s accessible to everyone. It’s free for everyone. There’s a […]
New Jersey ACEs Collaborative Announces New Statewide Campaign
Effort aims to educate and train teachers and law enforcement on how to identify and reduce the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) The New Jersey ACEs Collaborative today launched […]
Dispatches from the Field: The Power of What We Already Do Well
“The world simple was likely inspired by something that Mr. Rogers used to say: ‘deep and simple is far more essential than shallow and complex.’ The premise is that we […]
Dispatches from the Field: Pioneers of Healing and Resilience
“You can’t go and undo ACEs, but you can treat the toxic stress response…We know from research that things like mental health interventions, mindfulness, experiencing nature, and establishing safe, stable, […]
NJ Statewide ACEs Action Plan Released
On Thursday, February 4, 2021, the Office of the Governor released a statewide action plan to promote resilience and address the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ACEs are stressful or […]
The Burke Foundation Awards $2 Million to Help Young Children and Families Thrive
The Burke Foundation awarded $2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 to non-profit organizations in New Jersey working to improve prenatal and child health. New Jersey has one of […]
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