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Baltimore, Md: Creating A Coalition To Improve School Climate In Inner City Baltimore, The Center And Health Care In Schools

Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

Serving one of the largest, and poorest, inner city school districts in the country, grant makers and service organizations have been helping children in Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) for years. In 2014, a diverse group of grant makers, government organizations, school personnel, and community groups started meeting to learn more about existing mental health programs, structures, and challenges in the schools. Still developing at the time of this study in spring 2015, the group has coalesced and grown under the umbrella term School Climate Network and, as of February 2016, is creating strategic plans and work groups to …

Partner Build Grow: An Action Guide For Sustaining Child Development And Prevention Approaches, The Center For Health And Health Care In Schools

Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

The Action Guide is intended to facilitate the implementation of a long-term plan for sustaining child development and prevention approaches necessary to achieve better child health and education outcomes.

Building Community Schools In Upstate New York: Connecting With The Policy Environment, Center For Health And Health Care In Schools

Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

Broome County, New York is known statewide for its strong collaboration across organizations and sectors. In particular, schools and community agencies have been working together for many years to address the needs of low-income children, families, older adults and communities. When Binghamton University created the College of Community and Public Affairs in 2006, it became an important partner in securing funding for this work. Initial grants were small (e.g., $5K) and from the local community, but after collecting and analyzing data showing the impact of their efforts, the collaborative received a large multi-year federal grant. When that grant ended, the …

Developing A Business Plan For Sustaining School Mental Health Services: Three Success Storiess, Donna Behrens, Julia Graham Lear, Olga Acosta Price

Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

Imagine an America where children arrive at their school desks, ready to learn and succeed. They have coping skills to address their everyday worries, concerns and stressors, as well as the more difficult challenges life may present. They have social skills to establish positive relationships with their peers, teachers and parents. They make healthy choices that allow them to focus on their education and prepare for future success. And if a problem arises, they have access to early intervention and treatment. Now, imagine having sustainable funding to make all of this a reality.

Currently, however, barriers, particularly financing issues, restrict …