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State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

ACEs,
Ohio,

ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and ...

Policies Supporting Young Families Can Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

Blog,
ACEs,
Utah,

During the 2023 legislative session, a number of states enacted policies that advance ACEs prevention measures and support families in ensuring safe places for their children to live, grow, and play.

States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

Blog,
ACEs,

Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes. ... States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood ...

Infant Mental Health Policies Critical for Long-Term Well-Being

Blog,

Federal and state legislation can play a role in promoting positive infant mental health by providing funding and policies that support early intervention, caregiver assistance, and the creation of nurturing environments conducive to their ...

States Increasing Supports for Early Childhood Programs

Blog,
Utah,

Looking to the future, states are improving access to care, providing subsidies for tuition costs, expanding hours of licensed facilities, increasing access, and meeting the needs of both parents and children. ... States Increasing ...

Lead, Food Safety, and Public Health’s Power and Responsibility to the People

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Reviewing states' efforts to reduce children's exposure to lead. ... levels, childhood lead poisoning, apple cinnamon fruit puree, food code standards, food and drug administration, brain damage, primary prevention ...

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Public Health in the Courts

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There are a number of court cases playing out across the country that could affect the options state and territorial health officials have to limit the spread of disease and promote health and well-being. ... Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Public ...

Proposed Vaccination Laws to Watch in the New Year

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STIs,
HIV,
PFAS,

Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century, as well as some of the most powerful and cost-effective tools to prevent disease, disparities, disability, and death among children and adults. The COVID-19 ...