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FPG Snapshot Summarizes Findings from Landmark Abecedarian Study

jIzen — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:05:37 +0000

A new FPG Snapshot summarizes the findings from follow-up data on the Abecedarian project indicating life-enduring benefits at age 30 for those participating in the high quality early child care intervention project as infant/toddlers/preschoolers. See The Abecedarian Project: High-Quality Early Child Care Has Long-Lasting Effects (April 12, 2012).

Paying Later: The High Costs of Failing to Invest in Young Children

jIzen — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:50:24 +0000

As states tackle difficult budget decisions, many children’s programs are facing significant cuts. A new brief from the Partnerships for America’s Economic Success, entitled Paying Later: The High Costs of Failing to Invest in Young Children (January 2011), discusses why such cuts result in much higher short- and long-term costs, due to an increased prevalence of child abuse and neglect, high school dropouts and criminal activity. It is available online at http://www.partnershipforsuccess.org/uploads/20110124_02311PAESCrimeBriefweb3.pdf

2011 Kids Count Data Book Now Available

jIzen — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:45:14 +0000

Each year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Book provides information and data trends on the conditions of children and families in the United States. This year’s Data Book explores how children and families are faring in the wake of the recession and why it matters to help kids reach their full potential and become part of a robust economy and society. To learn more, go here to see the report online.

HB 569 “Connors Law” Passed 7/23/10

jIzen — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:29:42 +0000

“Some Granite State families who have a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder will soon receive additional help thanks to a bill signed by Governor John Lynch late last Friday. HB 569, also known as Connor’s Law, requires that private insurance carriers operating under NH regulations must cover treatments that are commonly prescribed by physicians, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy.” See attachment for more information.

HB 569 “Connors Law”

Promoting Language and Literacy Skills in Children with Down Syndrome

jIzen — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:53 +0000

Investigators at the FPG Child Development Institute recently published a new Snapshot summarizing the findings of a literature review on factors that may influence language development of individuals with Down syndrome. Based on this review, recommendations are provided that emphasize the importance of early and continued language and literacy interventions. To learn more, see Promoting Language and Literacy Skills in Children with Down Syndrome, FPG Snapshot no. 60 (June 2010) at http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/Snap60_Final.pdf