New Edition of CWW - Baby Steps: Poverty, chronic stress, and New York’s youngest children

Scientific research has firmly established that early childhood experiences can have a tremendous impact on our lifelong well-being. When infants are exposed to chronic stress or trauma, the effect can be toxic, stunting brain growth and changing the trajectories of their lives.

Child Welfare, Mental Health, Reports, Childcare/Youth Services, Families and PovertyAbigail KramerSeptember 30, 2013babies, children, development, mental health, poverty, stress, toddlers, trauma, well-being Comments

Half Full, Half Empty: Children and Families with Special Needs

The Winter 2006/2007 issue of Child Welfare Watch describes the impact of a longstanding dispute that has left children and families without the respite care, in-home assistance and other family supports that can help make it possible for young people with disabilities to live healthy and more fulfilling lives.

Child Welfare, Mental Health, Reports, Childcare/Youth Services, Families and PovertyKristin MorseJanuary 1, 2007development, disabilities, foster care, protective servicesComment