SW 644: Issues in Developmental Disabilities The Birth to 3 Program: Discussion Lecture Presenter: Darsell Johns, MSW Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long-Term Support, Children’s Section: Birth to 3 Program Interviewed by: Laura Birnbaum-Singler, MSW
Infant Mental Health Emerging emphasis on social-emotional development Positive Behavioral Supports Parent-Child relationships Need for training
Intersect with the Child Welfare system CAPTA Challenges Funding streams Differing approach
The connection to poverty and its impact: Environmental risks Access to medical treatment/health care
How does Birth to 3 meet the needs of a diverse population? Providing interpreters Appropriate translation Evidence-based practice
Funding & Costs Dependence on political climate Federal dollars Private insurance Parental cost share