Early childhood
New Community | Apr 19, 2017
Medicaid
A community dedicated to connecting state Medicaid agencies, managed care organizations (MCOs), and community-based Medicaid agencies with housing partners and residents to improve life outcomes.
Parent Engagement Practices Improve Outcomes for Preschool Children
Parent Engagement Practices Improve Outcomes for Preschool Children
Policy Brief
Feb 16, 2017
Supporting parents' efforts to help their children develop during the preschool years improves a child's school readiness, reduces behavior problems, enhances social skills, and promotes academic success.
Parenting help for dads tied to better school readiness for kids
Parenting help for dads tied to better school readiness for kids
News Article
Jan 25, 2017
A reading program designed to help men become better fathers is associated with better parenting skills as well as behavior and learning improvements in kids, a small study suggests.
Early Childhood Interventions for Low-Income Children
Early Childhood Interventions for Low-Income Children
Research
Sep 1, 2014
New Community | Oct 24, 2016
Early Childhood
This community is a space for Housing Is members interested in early childhood. Evidence suggests that the quality and stability of housing for young children have significant impacts on their physical, social-emotional, and mental development. A focus on early childhood programs and policies can have lasting impacts on children’s success later in life, including educational and health outcomes.