Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a virus that has spread around the world. This can be a scary time with new information coming out every day. Read More...
Parents and caregivers want their children to be happy, healthy, and productive. A focus on health and safety is important for all children as they grow up. Healthy children start to learn skills when they are born. These skills will help them in school and when they are adults. Read More...
Teachers can’t do it all! But, sometimes common problems in the classroom and hallways usually extend beyond “bad behavior” and could be indicators of certain health issues. Resolving health issues in school can have a positive impact on attendance and focus during the school day. Read More...
Health staff play a pivotal role in a growing child’s life. Doctors, nurses, health educators, and medical support staff all communicate important information to children and families related to physical and mental health and well-being. Read More...
Policies and laws help shape school health in practice. As research continues to show how health affects education and vice versa, programs to promote school health are growing. Anyone can be an advocate - students, families, educators, and community members. Read More...
The Healthy and Ready to Learn Resource and Training Center provides free trainings to equip all adults in the lives of children with the knowledge and skills to promote strong attendance, community health, and training sensitivity. Read More....
For 30 years Children's Health Fund has provided high quality clinical services to children in some of the most underserved communities in the country. The Healthy and Ready to Learn initiative is the next step. Read More...
Stress at home may impact a child’s emotions and behavior in school. These stressful events, or traumatic events, may include death of a family member, divorce, or a fire. Trauma can also be when a person is abused by another person, in a physical, mental, or emotional way.
https://hrl.nyc/node/trauma-importance-families
