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The Nexus Of Climate Change, Covid-19, And Environmental Justice On Children's Health, Emma Pennea, Laura Anderko, Caroline Moore, Ruth Mcdermott-Levy

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

Climate change poses a threat to children, who are increasingly vulnerable, depending on adults to protect them from the impacts of these changes including extreme weather events, poor air and water quality and risk to mental health. Children living in poverty carry additional burdens and risks, living in environments that consistently experience poor air and water quality from polluting industries, compounded by the effects of climate change. COVID-19 has placed additional challenges to children’s health and increases the complexity of addressing climate change and environmental justice. The intersection between climate change and COVID-19 exacerbates these existing disparities by impacting children's …

Community Readiness To Align And Better Support Families With Perinatal Substance Use Issues And The Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Progress, Bethanie S. Van Horne, Dorothy Mandell, Rachael J. Keefe

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

Problem: Drug overdose is the leading cause of maternal death in Texas. More than 60% of children in custody of Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) have substance use listed as a contributing factor in their CPS case, compared to the national rate of 34%. Pregnant and postpartum women and infants are a special population impacted by substance use and require a coordinated response from multiple sectors to ensure optimal outcomes for both the mother and her infant.

Purpose: In 2018, needs and readiness assessments were conducted in Houston, Texas, focused on improving care and service coordination for pregnant women with …