Findings from the Philadelphia Urban ACE Survey
September 18, 2013 | Report
This report provides findings on the adverse childhood experiences of Philadelphia residents.
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Pediatricians, Charities Collaborate for Kids' Health
September 1, 2002 | Program Results Report
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Coalition of Community Foundations for Youth co-sponsored a conference to promote collaboration between frontline pediatricians and community foundations in generating community-based child health initiatives.
Center Goes National to Solve Children's Health Issues, But Ends Up Local
August 1, 2003 | Program Results Report
The leadership of the Task Force for Child Survival and Development planned and implemented a national center to provide the public and policy-makers with science-based information on child health and development issues.
Shortage of Information Prompts Call for More Research Into Health Services for Kids
January 30, 2002 | Program Results Report
The goal of the conference was to foster health services research that addresses the special concerns of children and their families. The conference was prompted by a dearth of health services research focusing on the health care of children.
Miami-Dade Hosts a Summit Aimed at Improving Children's Lives
September 1, 2001 | Program Results Report
The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation held a planning meeting for a new initiative in Miami-Dade County to develop a comprehensive system of interventions addressing the health and developmental needs of the area's preschool children.
The Physical and Social Environment of Sleep in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Postpartum Women
November 26, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines the physical and social sleep environment of socioeconomically disadvantaged postpartum women at two, four, and eight weeks postpartum. Perceived awakenings, select sleep hygiene practices, bed sharing, and reasons for sleep disruption were explored.
Childhood Trauma
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Topic page on RWJF's investment in programs focused on childhood trauma.
Documentary to Look at Children with Developmental Disorders
July 31, 2001 | Program Results Report
Two documentary filmmakers spent five months on the research and development of a documentary television series on the need for improved care and support for children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder.