Children Mental Health has been an issue that been an interest of mine for many years. Mental Health is a concerned that massively under addresses issues that has significant implication for the broader health and development of children and societies. It is an urgent need to identify the scope of the problem across countries (Global Center Initiative, 2006).
Children in Crisis and Conflicts Situation Harvard Humanities Initiative and Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at the Harvard School of Public Health, both of which have extensive experiences working in emergency situation across the world. The goal is to collaborate their science-base development perspective into assessment and management of child well-being; while focusing immediate circumstances and long-term adaption.
Resource:
“Global Children’s Initiative” website (http://developingchild.harvard.edu/initiatives/global_initiative/)
Saturday, December 3, 2011
The Three focuses around Global Initiative...
1. Reframe the public discourse about EC; by educating high level decision makers about the common underlying science of learning.
2. To support innovation, multidisciplinary research and demonstration projects in certain countries or regions to expand global understanding of how healthy development happens, how it can be derailed, and how to get back on track.
3. To build leaderships capacity in child development, research and policy among individual and institution in low and middle income countries in order to increase the number and influence of diverse perspective that are contributing to the Global movement on behalf of young children.
There are two priorities that Global Children's Initiative focuses on:
1. Is to reach as many people who play a vital role in the investment of EC through scientific framework.
2. Apply new knowledge that addresses the health and development needs of young children in a variety settings.
2. To support innovation, multidisciplinary research and demonstration projects in certain countries or regions to expand global understanding of how healthy development happens, how it can be derailed, and how to get back on track.
3. To build leaderships capacity in child development, research and policy among individual and institution in low and middle income countries in order to increase the number and influence of diverse perspective that are contributing to the Global movement on behalf of young children.
There are two priorities that Global Children's Initiative focuses on:
1. Is to reach as many people who play a vital role in the investment of EC through scientific framework.
2. Apply new knowledge that addresses the health and development needs of young children in a variety settings.
Getting to know International Contacts Part 2
Under the Global Center Initiative I read some very important information regarding the future of our children in the United Sates and on a International level.
Center on The Developing Child was founded in 2006. The purpose of the Global Initiative is to educate all who are involved in making decisions in lives of children. The information presented is to inform how crucial EC development is in children's lives. Children are to reach their full potential to become productive and responsible citizens. "Healthy child development as the foundation of economic prosperity, strong communities, and a just society" (Global Center Initiative, 2006).
Center on The Developing Child was founded in 2006. The purpose of the Global Initiative is to educate all who are involved in making decisions in lives of children. The information presented is to inform how crucial EC development is in children's lives. Children are to reach their full potential to become productive and responsible citizens. "Healthy child development as the foundation of economic prosperity, strong communities, and a just society" (Global Center Initiative, 2006).
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Sharing Resources Part 2
*Information relevant to my professional development:
This week I read information from the ZeroToThree newsletter about Supporting the Developement of Infants and Toddlers in the Child-Welfare Systems.
There is a call to action on behalf of meltreated Infants and Toddlers.....
The discussion focused on the need to infuse child welfare policies and practices for Infants and Toddlers with the science of early childhood development created by leading early childhood development and child welfare organization.
The discussion lays out the element of a developmental approch.
The New Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act requires states to report strategies for adddressing the developemental needs of Infants and Toddlers in their care, making this a timely topic for for states.
*Statement that made me think in a new way:
I had no idea that Infants and Toddlers are the largest single group entering Foster Care. And sad to say that thirty-one percent of children entering care are under three and remain in care 50 percent longer than older children. This is too many children that are being placed in Foster Care systems.
*How Scientist support the Early Childhood field:
Scientist states that during this pivotal period of development, meltreatment can alter the brain achiteture and lead to lifelong problems. And if Foster Care practices is not attuned to developmental needs, this can compound the damage. This time provides a window for successful interventions.
*Insights of Issues and Trends in EC:
The prevalence of infants and toddlers in child welfare systems, the compelling evidence on the developmental impact of maltreatment and elements of a system that put science into action (ZeroToThree.com) Because child maltreatment has become one of the leading cause of death and neglect to the children in our country; as an early childhood provider, I will do all that I can do to become more involved/active in making a change in this area.
ZeroToThree.com
This week I read information from the ZeroToThree newsletter about Supporting the Developement of Infants and Toddlers in the Child-Welfare Systems.
There is a call to action on behalf of meltreated Infants and Toddlers.....
The discussion focused on the need to infuse child welfare policies and practices for Infants and Toddlers with the science of early childhood development created by leading early childhood development and child welfare organization.
The discussion lays out the element of a developmental approch.
The New Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act requires states to report strategies for adddressing the developemental needs of Infants and Toddlers in their care, making this a timely topic for for states.
*Statement that made me think in a new way:
I had no idea that Infants and Toddlers are the largest single group entering Foster Care. And sad to say that thirty-one percent of children entering care are under three and remain in care 50 percent longer than older children. This is too many children that are being placed in Foster Care systems.
*How Scientist support the Early Childhood field:
Scientist states that during this pivotal period of development, meltreatment can alter the brain achiteture and lead to lifelong problems. And if Foster Care practices is not attuned to developmental needs, this can compound the damage. This time provides a window for successful interventions.
*Insights of Issues and Trends in EC:
The prevalence of infants and toddlers in child welfare systems, the compelling evidence on the developmental impact of maltreatment and elements of a system that put science into action (ZeroToThree.com) Because child maltreatment has become one of the leading cause of death and neglect to the children in our country; as an early childhood provider, I will do all that I can do to become more involved/active in making a change in this area.
ZeroToThree.com
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Urban Social Security Reform
Because the economy has been in a great recession, social security has had to adapt to protect people from different forms of poverty.
In 1992 Urban areas, only people without work, with no savings and with no family to depend on were eligible for financial support (CHIP). Though this is the main form of social relief in urban China, there are concerns that the amounts allocated are too small to meet people's basic needs (CHIP).
And needless to say there are still a significant amount of people that are excluded because they are unregistered migrants or are disqualified by local adminstrations.
I hope you find my blog information pertaining to Poverty in China be resourceful. And as always, I look forward to reading your as well.
In 1992 Urban areas, only people without work, with no savings and with no family to depend on were eligible for financial support (CHIP). Though this is the main form of social relief in urban China, there are concerns that the amounts allocated are too small to meet people's basic needs (CHIP).
And needless to say there are still a significant amount of people that are excluded because they are unregistered migrants or are disqualified by local adminstrations.
I hope you find my blog information pertaining to Poverty in China be resourceful. And as always, I look forward to reading your as well.
Childhood Poverty
4.2 million China children live in absolute poverty and 8.7 million live in disadvantage condition (CHIP). Since the early 90's a number of children living in poverty has declined. China has one of the
highest levels in education and health verses many other countries. Life expectancy during birth is 71 years and 85 percent of the population over 15 years of age is literate.
Recent studies suggest that the health and education reform are reducing poor families ability to make use of these vital services (CHIP).
A study in Beijing which happens to be China richest city found that 75 percent of poor families could not afford education cost for all of their children, such as tuituion fees and stationary cost; whereas 50 percent of poor families in Shanghai had no medical insurance because they could not afford it.
highest levels in education and health verses many other countries. Life expectancy during birth is 71 years and 85 percent of the population over 15 years of age is literate.
Recent studies suggest that the health and education reform are reducing poor families ability to make use of these vital services (CHIP).
A study in Beijing which happens to be China richest city found that 75 percent of poor families could not afford education cost for all of their children, such as tuituion fees and stationary cost; whereas 50 percent of poor families in Shanghai had no medical insurance because they could not afford it.
Child Poverty Research and Policy centre (CHIP)
While the funded phase of the CHIP programme is now over, this website is intended to be a resource for policy makers, practitioners and activists concerned about childhood poverty. It contains policy briefings, research reports, photos, case studies and links on a wide range of issues related to childhood poverty, all of which can be accessed via the menus at the left and bottom of each page. This website will continue to exist until at least 2007 (CHIP).
CHIP was funded by the UK Department for International Development, Save the Children and the Chronic Poverty Research Centre (CHIP).
What I have learned from the website
China population in Poverty:
China is the world's most populous country with a population of 1.27 billion people in 2001. By the year of 2001 child population lived below the national poverty line. As of today, China poverty has reduced a great deal. According to offical statistics, poverty has estimated to have fallen from 250 million in 1978 to 35 million in 2000. Economic and social transition has played the vital part in declining poverty.
China transition from acentrally planned to a globalished market economy has helped reduced chronic poverty and disadvantage but has also created new forms of poverty (CHIP).
China recieves more foreign investment than any other country in the world other than the United States (CHIP).
CHIP was funded by the UK Department for International Development, Save the Children and the Chronic Poverty Research Centre (CHIP).
What I have learned from the website
China population in Poverty:
China is the world's most populous country with a population of 1.27 billion people in 2001. By the year of 2001 child population lived below the national poverty line. As of today, China poverty has reduced a great deal. According to offical statistics, poverty has estimated to have fallen from 250 million in 1978 to 35 million in 2000. Economic and social transition has played the vital part in declining poverty.
China transition from acentrally planned to a globalished market economy has helped reduced chronic poverty and disadvantage but has also created new forms of poverty (CHIP).
China recieves more foreign investment than any other country in the world other than the United States (CHIP).
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