CDC-AUCD Act Early Ambassador Program: Project Minetgot

2022

This support opportunity is expected to bolster the 4 steps of early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, including the first step of parent-engaged developmental monitoring. A needs assessment should identify CURRENT barriers and opportunities across various early childhood systems/programs to improve each of the 4 steps of early identification, and a resulting plan should be developed, implemented, and evaluated to ameliorate barriers and realize opportunities for improvement in targeted systems/programs. Additionally, this grant should advance the promotion and distribution of existing, relevant tools, materials, and programs to improve resiliency among families with young children during COVID-19 response and mitigation efforts. Though best defined as part of the needs assessment, resiliency promotion is likely to include the promotion of CDC and CDC partner resources to improve social determinants of health such as parental mental health, food security, parenting support, affordable quality childcare, medical home, and engagement and empowerment of families through information on early childhood and navigation systems of care.

Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention

Family Members/Caregivers, General Public

None

State

Yes