Infographic: Children benefit from evidence-based treatments |
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Over the past decade, Connecticut has developed a strong foundation of evidence-based trauma-informed treatments (EBTs) for children and found that these EBTs are more effective and efficient than standard mental health treatment. EBTs are also associated with a reduction in treatment outcome disparities for children of color.
CHDI, in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, created an online infographic illustrating ways EBTs are benefiting children in Connecticut. It includes information and links to data on treatment outcomes, where to find a provider, training opportunities, and policy recommendations.
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New IMPACT: Improving Care for Children and Families with Complex Needs: Enhancing Care Coordination in Connecticut
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In Connecticut, approximately one in five children has complex health, developmental, or behavioral needs requiring more frequent or more intensive care than usual. Care coordination plays a critical role in supporting these families.
Research shows that effective care coordination improves child health outcomes and reduces costs associated with care. While Connecticut has a robust system of care for children, there are opportunities to enhance care coordination in the state.
This IMPACT reviews the landscape of care coordination programs in Connecticut and outlines a roadmap for enhancing and expanding care coordination to improve outcomes for children and families.
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Issue Brief: Preparing Future Pediatricians to Address Behavioral Health Needs of Children: Opportunities in Pediatric Residency Programs
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One in six children has a behavioral health disorder such as depression or anxiety, and that number is growing. Pediatric primary care providers play a critical role in identifying and treating these common behavioral health disorders, however many indicate concerns about their capacity to do so.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has been calling on residency programs to make enhancements for more than 40 years, but there is little consensus about how to fully prepare resident trainees to identify, treat, and manage care for children with behavioral health disorders.
This Issue Brief examines the need for residency programs to provide robust training in behavioral health, identifies promising solutions such as hands-on-training, and highlights examples of training experiences being piloted in Connecticut.
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New Training for Pediatric Primary Care Providers: Newborn Screening |
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CHDI's Educating Practices program brings timely, evidence-based information and materials to pediatric primary care providers on a range of topics. Our newest training, "Newborn Screening," informs pediatric primary care providers about the state’s newborn screening program and discusses the role of primary care. The presentation includes information about the Connecticut Newborn Diagnosis and Treatment Network and information about the Connecticut Children’s Leaders in Advanced Solutions in Pediatrics (CLASP) which provides an evidence-based, algorithmic approach to guide referrals following newborn screens.
schedule a free in-person or virtual training session.
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Trainings available virtually! |
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2020-21 School-Based Diversion Initiative Schools Announced |
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The School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) will be implemented in 12 schools across five districts during the 2020-21 school year, bringing the total number of schools served by SBDI to 60. SBDI is a school level intervention designed to prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system by connecting students to community-based mental health services as an alternative to arrest.
Participating schools include:
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Bristol Public Schools: Bristol Central High School, Chippens Hill Middle School, Northeast Middle School & West Bristol Middle School
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Hamden: Hamden Collaborative Learning Center, Hamden High School & Hamden Middle School
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New London: Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School & New London High School
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Thomaston: Thomaston High School
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Thompson: Thompson Middle School & Tourtellotte Memorial High School
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David Krol Joins CHDI as Vice President for Health Initiatives |
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David Krol, M.D., M.P.H., a pediatrician, joined CHDI as Vice President for Health Initiatives in September. David will oversee CHDI’s efforts to strengthen pediatric primary care across Connecticut and will support linkages between CHDI, the Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health and the Connecticut Children’s Care Network where he will also serve as Medical Director. This collaboration will provide opportunities to identify, test, and advance innovations in the delivery and payment of pediatric primary care to improve children’s health and well-being across the state.
Throughout his career as a pediatrician, researcher, advocate, and nonprofit leader, David has worked to improve the lives of children and youth. He received a B.A. from the University of Toledo, an M.D. from Yale University School of Medicine, and a Master’s of Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. Drafted by the Minnesota Twins, he played professional baseball for three years before enrolling in medical school.
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Farewell to Lisa Honigfeld After 15 Years of Service |
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Lisa Honigfeld, Ph.D. retired on September 30 after 15 years of service to CHDI. Her contributions to pediatric primary care helped improve the lives of children in Connecticut. Under Lisa's leadership as Vice President of Health Initiatives for CHDI and as Senior Advisor of the Office for Community Child Health (OCCH) at Connecticut Children's, she worked to ensure that children were at the forefront of health reform efforts and that pediatric primary care was well-positioned to optimally contribute to children’s health and well-being. During her career, Lisa helped pediatric primary care sites in Connecticut implement the Medical Home approach, furthered care coordination statewide, created CHDI’s successful Educating Practices program to implement best practices in pediatric primary care, and helped to dramatically increase screening for developmental and behavioral health concerns and maternal depression. Lisa forged a lasting partnership between CHDI and OCCH and in 2019 outlined a joint vision for improving child and population health in A Framework for Child Health Services: Promoting optimal health, development, and well-being for all children. We wish Lisa the best in her retirement.
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Rebekah Stafford Joins CHDI as Mental Health Intern |
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Rebekah Stafford joined CHDI as in intern in September to support mental health and school mental health initiatives. Rebekah has a B.A. in Psychology and is currently completing her M.A. in Community Psychology at the University of New Haven. Rebekah has been involved in several research projects and has completed research-based internships at both The Consultation Center and Child Study Center at Yale. Her professional interests include program evaluation, implementation science, and data analysis.
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CHDI Welcomes Newly Elected Board Member Bridgett Feagin |
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Bridgett Feagin is Connecticut Children’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She has extensive experience leading financial strategies, as well as revenue cycle improvements and optimizations at hospitals across the nation, including Detroit Receiving, Harper University and Hutzel Women’s Hospitals.
Bridgett was recently selected as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 70 African American Leaders in Healthcare to Know and has received numerous awards throughout her career. She received a B.S. in Accounting from Alabama State University and a M.B.A. in Information Systems Management from Wayne State University.
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COVID-19 Resources for Our Partners and the Public |
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Join the Team: CHDI is Hiring! |
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CHDI is looking to expand our team. We are seeking candidates with the education, experience, and dedication to contribute to effective systems, practices, and policies that improve children's health and well-being.
CHDI is currently hiring for the following positions:
CHDI is committed to providing equal access to our employment environment and ensures that all employment-related decisions are in accord with the principles of equal opportunity.
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