Friday, February 24, 2023 – Kris Barnekow, Wisconsin’s Act Early Ambassador, provided updates on the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. materials. View Recording
Goal 1 – Family Engagement
Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts in Milwaukee
Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Shy McElroy presented on lead poisoning prevention efforts in Milwaukee. Shy works for the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities as a community organizer for the Coalition on Lead …
Community Solutions for Health Equity for Latino Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 – Latino families of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) often face additional systemic, cultural and linguistic barriers that limit their ability to access supportive services and resources. Culturally and …
A Community Connector Approach to Enhance Family Engaged developmental monitoring using “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 – At September’s Bright Spot Webinar, Kris Barnekow and Erika Brigham described how community connectors engage families in developmental monitoring using “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials. Due to significant technical …
Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program Outreach Campaign
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 – Nicole Miller and Regena Floyd-Sambou provide information on the Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program First 1,000 Days Outreach Campaign to support child find efforts in Wisconsin.
Gracie’s Place
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 – Deb Adams shared her efforts to connect with families of children with special needs and build resiliency in the Northwoods. Deb is the CEO of Gracie’s Place and the mom …