1. The NYS Moving on Maternal Depression Project The Webinar will begin shortly. Audio is through the computer so please make sure your speakers are turned up.

2. The NYS Moving on Maternal Depression Project December 19, 2018

3. Speakers
Donna Bradbury. Associate Commissioner, Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, NYS Office of Mental Health
Bridget Walsh. Senior Policy Analyst, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Stephanie Schmit. Senior Policy Analyst, Child Care and Early Education, CLASP
Ruth Cosse. Policy Analyst, Child Care and Early Education, CLASP

4. Maternal Mental Health
Impact on child well-being significant, long-lasting.
Health and development
School readiness
Interferes with parenting.
Hinders ability to climb out of poverty.
Greater in mothers of color.

5. Opportunities in NY
More than half of births and 60% of young children covered by Medicaid.
Importance recognized by agencies & institutions:
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Value-Based Payment
Early Childhood Advisory Council
Project TEACH
Home visiting
Movement toward coordinated policies.

6. CLASP and the MOMD Project
Background on CLASP
CLASP's Mental Health Work
The MOMD Project

7. Goals of NY Project Develop key metrics/data.
Understand scope & location of screening and treatment services.
Integrate policy across State Agencies & communities.
Meaningfully engage women with lived-experience.
Integrate racial equity across each goal.

8. Process Lead = NYS Office of Mental Health
Coordinator = Schuyler Center.
Input from broad range of stakeholders.
Convened webinars/mailings with opportunities for input & feedback.
Seeking stakeholders from around State.

9. Next Steps Materials on SCAA website under Health Policy tab
mental-health/
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