Importance Recent studies have associated the COVID-19 pandemic with negative developmental outcomes in children. However, research focused on young children remains limited, few including multiple years of pre- and postpandemic onset data. Objective To examine impact US kindergarteners’ health. Design, Setting, Participants This repeated cross-sectional panel study examined health trends, as measured by Early Development Instrument (EDI), among a convenience sample kindergarteners from 2010...

As Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) scholars, we formed meaningful connections as academics, students, and friends. Throughout this reflective article, explore the profound impact of our intersectional critical race-informed scholarship professional practice pedagogy while highlighting ways that collaborating work enriched journeys scholars color. These collaborations have expanded perspectives fostered new thinking about unique health mental...

This study investigates barriers to accessing services for children under age 3 presenting with language delays and behavioral difficulties, including Spanish-speaking families. Using a telephone script, researchers called 30 agencies in Los Angeles County, regional centers (the state network of Part C developmental disabilities), mental health centers, schools, requesting 2-year-old child. Outcomes calls were compared by agency call (Spanish or English). Regional center resulted an...

To explore minority and low-SES families’ general experiences with the stay-at-home mandate initiated by COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Semi-structured qualitative interviews (n = 31) were conducted in May 2020 – six to nine weeks after was Chicago Heights, Illinois. Participants randomly selected from parent Heights Early Childhood Center (CHECC) study (N 2,185). Thematic content analysis of transcribed semi-structured employed. During early phases crisis, ethnic families generally comfortable...

Under current and prominent definitions, the rates of parental involvement among Hispanic/Latino families have been historically low. However, empirical evidence suggests that can be perceived/practiced in varied ways. This work explored these perceptions held by Spanish-speaking through focus groups (n = 10) individual interviews 23) with parents school-age children. Findings suggest define to include emphasis educación (a recognition children's moral compasses respectful behavior are a...

There is growing public urgency to close equity gaps in health and development by addressing inequities at multiple levels of children's developmental ecosystems. Current measurement strategies obscure the dynamic structural relational patterns oppression, adversity, disadvantage that children can experience their local intimate ecosystem, as well leverage points are necessary change them. The purpose this study examine relationship between a universally available measure neighborhood...

Abstract Disparities in academic achievement have been well documented between low– and high–socioeconomic status (SES) students the United States. Studies point to education-related parental involvement as a key factor accomplishments, with higher facilitating achievement. However, current definitions of neglect interpretations held by low-SES parents. This work explored these families through focus groups (n = 10) individual interviews 23) parents school-age children. Findings suggest that...

Using an asset-based framework, this study examines the holistic developmental health outcomes of young English Learners (ELs) in United States using Early Development Instrument (EDI), stratified by first language and neighborhood risk measured National Neighborhood Equity Index (NNEI). Drawing from data spanning 154 school districts across 11 states District Columbia 2016 to 2020 (n = 192,892 kindergartners), analyses encompassed descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square tests, logistic...

The Homeownership and Opportunity for People Everywhere VI programme (HOPE VI) model created a new approach to redeveloping public housing in the US, paving way Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI). Unlike traditional redevelopment, CNI aims revitalise entire ecosystems create sustainable, thriving communities by focusing on housing, people, neighbourhoods participatory community planning. This study used qualitative methods explore longitudinal perspectives of 12 stakeholders involved...

The Homeownership and Opportunity for People Everywhere VI programme (HOPE VI) model created a new approach to redeveloping public housing in the US, paving way Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI). Unlike traditional redevelopment, CNI aims revitalise entire ecosystems create sustainable, thriving communities by focusing on housing, people, neighbourhoods participatory community planning. This study used qualitative methods explore longitudinal perspectives of 12 stakeholders involved...

The study objective was to qualitatively explore experiences and perceptions of a reproductive life planning (RLP) class among women experiencing incarceration. Twelve focus groups were conducted with total 59 women, aged 19–44 (median age 27). Interview transcripts analyzed using thematic content analysis methodology. Focus group revealed four primary themes: (a) RLP perceived as acceptable by in jail setting, (b) provides specific opportunities for an class, (c) receptivity the influenced...

Despite the field’s understanding of individual and family level predictors child maltreatment, research on neighborhood indicators abuse neglect, especially in immigrant communities, is limited. This study employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews to elicit perceptions 28 key community informants further understand social dynamics highly concentrated communities their influence maltreatment. Thematic content analysis used coding consensus, co-occurrence, comparison...

This study explored the experiences and perspectives of Latinx mothers children younger than 3 years who had participated in a developmental screening initiative provided by 2 Federally Qualified Health Centers an urban setting, positive screenings, were referred to early intervention (EI) services. A 2-phase mixed-methods explanatory design was implemented English Spanish. In Phase 1, telephone survey conducted with 62 parents. 2, qualitative semistructured interviews (regarding parental...

Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a complex issue that subject to both under- overreporting; yet, research into the underlying neighborhood-level drivers of these practices remains limited. The current study gathered perspectives from 30 child protective service (CPS) workers agency leaders in Southern California neighborhoods identify perceptions social contextual neighborhood factors might influence over- underreporting CAN. data were analyzed using grounded theory approach, which revealed...

Abstract Background Early childhood health development is positively associated with income, but the strength of this relationship ethnoracial background remains unclear. This study examined extent inequities among California kindergarteners based on backgrounds and neighborhood-level income. Methods cross-sectional assessed by analyzing background, data for kindergarteners. Student-level ( n = 106,574) were collected through teacher report between 2010–2020 across 52 school districts 964...