More than 550,000 Medicare beneficiaries have end-stage renal disease. AIR supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in efforts to improve care for people with chronic kidney disease.
Three National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention publications highlight key prevention strategies: one for children and their families, another that targets the role of classroom and school environments, and a third that explores ways in which community-based strategies can contribute to the prevention of school violence ...
Alaska Native children are seven times more likely than non-natives to enter the state’s child welfare system. To protect the interests of these children and promote stability and security among families and tribes, federal law allows tribes to be involved in legal proceedings about child welfare and custody. AIR staff ...
All children in foster care are at risk for poor developmental outcomes. ZERO TO THREE created The Safe Babies Court Team™ approach, which aims to reduce the time a child spends in foster care before reaching a permanent, safe home, and supports the long-term well-being of children and families. The ...
While there are well-established links in the literature on domestic violence and homelessness, integration of the two systems in policy and practice is still emerging. This toolkit was created to address the gap between domestic violence and homeless service systems.
President Obama’s proposed federal budget would increase funding for many education initiatives, programs for homeless veterans and disabled workers, technology training for teachers, and other programs. What does research and evidence say about these programs' effectiveness and value?
Peter Cookson offers ten rights that, taken together, contribute to an education that prepares children for the social, ethical, and workplace challenges all will face.
The authors of this Child Welfare article review the evidence and practical considerations for an increased focus on addressing parental social determinants of health to counter parental substance use and support the welfare of both parents and children.