Three researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison share their study findings on the current child support context in Wisconsin as part of the webinar hosted by the Institute for Research on Poverty at UW-Madison, New …
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Releases Youth Mental Health Materials: Supporting You(th)
From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension: Supporting youth and their mental health needs have been a growing concern for some time, and the pandemic only amplified the already staggering needs of youth struggling …
CDC Hear Her Campaign Resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) People Now Available
The CDC in partnership with HHS Office of Minority Health and CDC Foundation, with support from Merck for Mothers, has released new resources as part of the Hear Her™ campaign to honor the voices of …
Diaper Dilemma: Low-Income Families Face High Costs And Limited Supplies Of An Essential Good
The Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has released a Fast Focused Policy Brief on diaper scarcity. “Diaper Dilemma: Low-Income Families Face High Costs And Limited Supplies of An Essential Good” …
Proceedings of the AAMC Center for Health Justice’s inaugural Maternal Health Incubator Report Now Available
From the AAMC Center for Health Justice: The AAMC Center for Health Justice’s inaugural Maternal Health Incubator, held in May 2022, covered a wide array of topics that impact maternal health outcomes, particularly among women …
Measuring the burden of child care costs
From County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: The high cost of child care has forced many American families to make impossible trade-offs between paying for their children’s care or other necessities such as food, safe housing …
BMMA Resources: BMHW22 Impact Report, Issue Briefs, and Fact Sheet
The Black Mamas Matter Alliance‘s Black Maternal Health Week 2022 Impact Report, Issue Briefs, and Black Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet are now available. Impact Report Black Maternal Health Week 2022 Impact Report Issue Briefs …
DHS Provides Updates During National Infant Formula Shortage: Parents have more options to feed their babies
For Immediate Release (from WI DHS) July 12, 2022 Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants to update parents and caregivers about new options available to provide nutrition for …
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Safe Sleep Recommendations: Back is Best
AAP urges parents to make sure the baby sleeps on a flat – not inclined – surface during sleep and strongly discourages bedsharing The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the need for infants to sleep …
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Now Available
The following is a message from the National Mental Health Hotline Team: For help when it’s needed, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) TTY Users can use a preferred relay …