A5014159085- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2012-2021
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
2015
Translational Research Institute
2015
Background: Maternal Depression (MD) has been implicated in the etiology of obesity. The present study investigated MD and both child fruit/vegetable consumption (FVC) household food insecurity (FI) an early childhood population. Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted Arkansas, United States, 26 Head Start centers. Teachers obtained Family Map (FM), interview assessment tool used by staff to identify potential risk factors that affect learning development. FM contains a two-item...
ABSTRACT This program evaluation study describes 3 years of implementation Arkansas's BehaviorHelp (BH) system, a statewide expulsion prevention support system for early care and education (ECE). BH coordinates three tiers supports to ECE professionals, including phone support, on‐site technical assistance (TA), infant childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC). We examine differences in characteristics those served across service tiers, describe short‐term case outcomes, explore factors...
This paper focuses on outcomes for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) provided to early education teachers as part of a tiered statewide expulsion prevention initiative. In sample 360 children (83.3% male, 66.6% White, 88.1% with clinically elevated externalizing behavior at baseline) risk expulsion, from consultation are described, including changes in child behavior. Multiple regression was used explore the role teacher engagement IECMHC process child-level...
The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and usefulness a universal screening tool, Family Map Inventory (F MI), assess family strengths needs in home visiting program. FMI has been used successfully by center-based early childcare programs tailor services need build on existing strengths. Home coordinators (N = 39) indicated would provide useful information, they had capacity implement. In total, 70 families who enrolled Instruction for Parents Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)...
Background We examined child and family factors associated with teacher‐reported behavior problems in 79 children of substance abusers ( COSA s). Method Using regression models, we the impact four risk factors, cumulatively individually, on children's explored engagement adults as a protective factor. Results More than half (55%) had clinically elevated problems. Cumulative risks were increased problems, whereas presence father home child's ability to engage protective. Conclusions These...