The first few years of life is a vital period for a child’s development. National studies show that as many as one in four children under age 5 may experience social-emotional problems that negatively affect their functioning, development and school readiness.
This series provides information on the early childhood mental health services, screening practices and workforce in Kansas.
→ Early Childhood Mental Health Services in Kansas (Part 1 of 3)
→ Screening Referral and Treatment Practices for Early Childhood Mental Health (Part 2 of 3)
→ Early Childhood Mental Health Workforce Capacity (Part 3 of 3)
Funding for this series was provided by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, a philanthropy based in Hutchinson, Kansas.
More Resources on Early Childhood Mental Health in Kansas, 2012
→ Issue Brief: Children’s Initiatives Fund (5/9/2013)
→ Issue Brief: Results of Physician Survey on Early Childhood Mental Health Practices (8/17/2012)
→ Special Report: Early Childhood Mental Health Services in Kansas (2/16/2012)
Bookmark this page for future reference: khi.org/earlychildhoodmentalhealth.