Act Early (LTSAE) COVID-19
Project Description:
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 moitoring. 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 of systems of care.
Keyword(s):
Covid, covid-19, learn the signs, resiliency
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State, Regional
COVID-19 Related Data:
Yes
