This practice guide is a resource for a broad range of human services programs aiming to be more inclusive of and responsive to fathers. Building on literature from the field and interviews with human services providers that engage fathers in services, this guide outlines strategies for advancing equity in human services programs:
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Health Coverage for Women Under the Affordable Care Act
March 21, 2022
This brief provides an overview of the important role the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had on increasing access to comprehensive coverage among women. Over 10 million adult women (19-64) gained coverage between 2010 and 2019, as did over 7 million women of reproductive age (15-44). Despite the ACA’s coverage gains, approximately 7.9 million women of reproductive age remain uninsured.
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Integrating SUD and OB/GYN Care: Policy Challenges and Opportunities Final Report
February 3, 2022
This report aims to address the treatment care models for pregnant and postpartum women with SUD by describing opportunities to integrate OB/GYN and SUD care as well as barriers to integrated care delivery.
Research Brief
The Role of Health and Human Service Providers in Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Research Brief
February 3, 2022
This brief reviews the role of health and human service providers in preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
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Integrating OB/GYN and SUD Care Policy Challenges and Opportunities Issue Brief
February 3, 2022
This brief highlights specific policy challenges and opportunities for policymakers to expand access to integrated services for pregnant and postpartum women with SUD.
Research Brief
State Responses to FASD: Effective Strategies and Ongoing Challenges Research Brief
February 3, 2022
This brief synthesizes effective state and local level strategies for prevention, identification and intervention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
ASPE Issue Brief
Medicaid After Pregnancy: State-Level Implications of Extending Postpartum Coverage
December 7, 2021
The postpartum period is increasingly recognized as a target for policy intervention to improve maternal health. The American Rescue Plan Act included an option for states to offer 12 months of postpartum Medicaid eligibility, a significant extension from the current requirement of 60 days.
ASPE Issue Brief
Child and Adolescent Mental Health During COVID-19: Considerations for Schools and Early Childhood Providers
September 24, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic’s social restrictions have prompted a surge in the mental health needs of children of all ages. Nationwide 4.3 million children/adolescents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of August 2021, and many of them have returned to early childhood and school settings. Schools and early childhood programs have long been essential settings for delivery of mental health services.
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Case Study of Father Engagement in Healthy Start Programs: Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition Fatherhood PRIDE
March 17, 2021
This case study focuses on how the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition engaged fathers in its programming through the development of a fatherhood program, Fatherhood PRIDE. Key lessons and considerations include how human services programs can promote father engagement by:
Case Study
Case Study of Father Engagement in Family Nutrition and Health Programs: California WIC Association
March 17, 2021
This case study focuses on how the nonprofit statewide California WIC Association supports local agencies to involve fathers in programming related to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Key lessons and considerations for human services programs include: