Toddlers are usually switched from rear-facing to forward-facing car seats right after their first birthday — an event many parents may celebrate as a kind of milestone.
But in a new policy statement, the nation’s leading pediatricians’ group says that is a year too soon.
The advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics, issued Monday, is based primarily on a 2007 University of Virginia study finding that children under 2 are 75 percent less likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries in a crash if they are facing the rear.
“A baby’s head is relatively large in proportion to the rest of his body, and the bones of his neck are structurally immature,” said the statement’s lead author, Dr. Dennis R. Durbin, scientific co-director of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “If he’s rear-facing, his entire body is better supported by the shell of the car seat. When he’s forward-facing, his shoulders and trunk may be well restrained, but in a violent crash, his head and neck can fly forward.”
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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/health/policy/22carseat.html?_r=1
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
2011 Strong Roots Last a Lifetime Training Registration
2011 Strong Roots Last a Lifetime Professional Development Conference Series
* May 12, 2011 Broome County: Binghamton
* June 22, 2011 Nassau County: Oceanside
* September 21, 2011 Chautauqua County: Sinclairville
* October 26, 2011 Jefferson County: Watertown
* November 2, 2011 Albany County: Albany
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VISIT NYSPEP.ORG to register now!
* May 12, 2011 Broome County: Binghamton
* June 22, 2011 Nassau County: Oceanside
* September 21, 2011 Chautauqua County: Sinclairville
* October 26, 2011 Jefferson County: Watertown
* November 2, 2011 Albany County: Albany
* TBA: Queens County
* TBA: Brooklyn County or Bronx County
VISIT NYSPEP.ORG to register now!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
APRIL 7: The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Webinar
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/535580787
Please join NYSPEP on April 7, 2011 from 2:00pm-3:30pm for the "Adverse Childhood Experiences" Webinar with Dr. Heather Larkin from the University at Albany.
Recent medical research on "Adverse Childhood Experiences" (ACEs) reveals a compelling relationship between the extent of childhood trauma and serious later in life health and social problems. The social science knowledge base and the practical experience of social service providers become important in terms of understanding and responding to adverse life experiences in childhood and adolescence. The ACE research can be linked with prevention and intervention knowledge that involves prevention of health risk behaviors, evidence-based mental health and substance abuse treatment, recovery-oriented systems of care, integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders, community development, and service delivery and policy evaluations. Social workers located in discrete professional settings can mobilize comprehensive responses for a whole person approach to adverse childhood experiences by bringing together various professions to create more coherent systems for the development of children and the support of parents. Capital Region ACE Think Tank and Action Teams have utilized ACE research to connect various areas of concern (workforce issues, trauma-informed practice, recovery-oriented systems of care, prevention and intervention, treatment of co-occurring disorders, cross-systems/service integration). This webinar outlines the ACE research, emphasizing this connection to social service knowledge for response strategy, and reports on newer research exploring the Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Homeless People and a representative demographic sample of New Yorkers. The mission and purpose of local ACE Think Tank and Action Team Meetings is discussed, outlining the policy journey in the NYS Capital Region along with next steps. NYS has the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in ACE response, promoting resilience, recovery, and transformation.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/535580787
Please join NYSPEP on April 7, 2011 from 2:00pm-3:30pm for the "Adverse Childhood Experiences" Webinar with Dr. Heather Larkin from the University at Albany.
Recent medical research on "Adverse Childhood Experiences" (ACEs) reveals a compelling relationship between the extent of childhood trauma and serious later in life health and social problems. The social science knowledge base and the practical experience of social service providers become important in terms of understanding and responding to adverse life experiences in childhood and adolescence. The ACE research can be linked with prevention and intervention knowledge that involves prevention of health risk behaviors, evidence-based mental health and substance abuse treatment, recovery-oriented systems of care, integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders, community development, and service delivery and policy evaluations. Social workers located in discrete professional settings can mobilize comprehensive responses for a whole person approach to adverse childhood experiences by bringing together various professions to create more coherent systems for the development of children and the support of parents. Capital Region ACE Think Tank and Action Teams have utilized ACE research to connect various areas of concern (workforce issues, trauma-informed practice, recovery-oriented systems of care, prevention and intervention, treatment of co-occurring disorders, cross-systems/service integration). This webinar outlines the ACE research, emphasizing this connection to social service knowledge for response strategy, and reports on newer research exploring the Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Homeless People and a representative demographic sample of New Yorkers. The mission and purpose of local ACE Think Tank and Action Team Meetings is discussed, outlining the policy journey in the NYS Capital Region along with next steps. NYS has the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in ACE response, promoting resilience, recovery, and transformation.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Investments in at-risk children can save taxpayers millions, according to audit
NEW YORK - Programs focusing on at-risk children have proven effective at reducing the rates of juvenile violence and incarceration, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
“Instead of waiting until a child becomes a delinquent, New Yorkers will be best served by addressing problems at the start,” DiNapoli said. “Keeping just one child out of the juvenile justice system saves our state $210,000 a year and even greater costs to victims and communities. Investing in children early is not only the right thing to do, but it also protects taxpayer dollars.”
DiNapoli’s report weighs the personal and economic benefits of early intervention programs and compares them with current initiatives that focus on children only after they’ve entered the correctional system. The study noted it costs an estimated $210,000 per person, or a total of $350 million annually, for incarceration. Juvenile delinquents often become repeat offenders and child abuse and neglect increase future criminal behavior by 29 percent.
These enormous costs could potentially be prevented by intervening early. Strategies found to be most effective at mitigating risk factors include pre-kindergarten programs, drug and alcohol treatment programs for pregnant women, and programs to assist mentally ill parents.
“Waiting for criminal activity to occur and responding accordingly is an expensive strategy that New Yorkers cannot afford,” said William Kilfoil, Port Washington Chief of Police and Immediate Past President of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police. “It simply does not work. As Police Chiefs, we all know that prevention is cost effective and is proven to save taxpayer dollars. With today’s tight budgets, we cannot overlook this fact.”
The report encourages better coordination among state agencies and adopting an evidence-based approach to investing in at-risk children in their early years. It also advises that funding decisions be based on program effectiveness so the limited funds available in today’s economic climate could provide the most benefit for at-risk youth and state taxpayers.
http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20110214-2.html
“Instead of waiting until a child becomes a delinquent, New Yorkers will be best served by addressing problems at the start,” DiNapoli said. “Keeping just one child out of the juvenile justice system saves our state $210,000 a year and even greater costs to victims and communities. Investing in children early is not only the right thing to do, but it also protects taxpayer dollars.”
DiNapoli’s report weighs the personal and economic benefits of early intervention programs and compares them with current initiatives that focus on children only after they’ve entered the correctional system. The study noted it costs an estimated $210,000 per person, or a total of $350 million annually, for incarceration. Juvenile delinquents often become repeat offenders and child abuse and neglect increase future criminal behavior by 29 percent.
These enormous costs could potentially be prevented by intervening early. Strategies found to be most effective at mitigating risk factors include pre-kindergarten programs, drug and alcohol treatment programs for pregnant women, and programs to assist mentally ill parents.
“Waiting for criminal activity to occur and responding accordingly is an expensive strategy that New Yorkers cannot afford,” said William Kilfoil, Port Washington Chief of Police and Immediate Past President of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police. “It simply does not work. As Police Chiefs, we all know that prevention is cost effective and is proven to save taxpayer dollars. With today’s tight budgets, we cannot overlook this fact.”
The report encourages better coordination among state agencies and adopting an evidence-based approach to investing in at-risk children in their early years. It also advises that funding decisions be based on program effectiveness so the limited funds available in today’s economic climate could provide the most benefit for at-risk youth and state taxpayers.
http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20110214-2.html
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Giving Baby Solid Foods Too Early Linked to Obesity Later
Babies who were formula-fed and introduced to solid foods before they were 4 months old were more likely to be obese when they were 3, researchers report.
The timing of solid foods didn't increase the odds of becoming obese in youngsters who were breast-fed. But among children who were never breast-fed -- or who stopped breast-feeding before the age of 4 months -- introducing solid foods before 4 months of age was linked to a sixfold increase in the risk of obesity, according to the research, which was published online Feb. 7 and will appear in the March print issue of Pediatrics.
READ MORE:
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/649632.html
The timing of solid foods didn't increase the odds of becoming obese in youngsters who were breast-fed. But among children who were never breast-fed -- or who stopped breast-feeding before the age of 4 months -- introducing solid foods before 4 months of age was linked to a sixfold increase in the risk of obesity, according to the research, which was published online Feb. 7 and will appear in the March print issue of Pediatrics.
READ MORE:
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/649632.html
New Federal Funds Prompt ABA Proposal to Aid Transitioning Foster Youth
ABA Journal February 8, 2011
The new changes and legal landscape, effective last October, are wrought with challenges. In response, the report, “Charting a Better Future for Transitioning Foster Youth," proposes more than 55 policy and practice recommendations for states and localities and is the result of an invitation-only national summit last spring of more than 100 childcare professionals, judges, lawyers, advocates and current and former foster youths.
READ MORE:
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/new_federal_funds_prompt_aba_proposal_to_aid_transitioning_foster_youth/
The new changes and legal landscape, effective last October, are wrought with challenges. In response, the report, “Charting a Better Future for Transitioning Foster Youth," proposes more than 55 policy and practice recommendations for states and localities and is the result of an invitation-only national summit last spring of more than 100 childcare professionals, judges, lawyers, advocates and current and former foster youths.
READ MORE:
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/new_federal_funds_prompt_aba_proposal_to_aid_transitioning_foster_youth/
Thursday, February 3, 2011
NY: Child abuse prevention possible victim of budget cut
Faced with a $10 billion deficit, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed creation of a program that lumps together nine or more child welfare and juvenile justice programs. Some believe as a result, home visitation programs that are proven to uncover and help prevent child abuse and neglect will have to compete for a piece of a smaller funding pie.
READ MORE:
http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/18245-1
READ MORE:
http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/18245-1
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