A new Mother of Asian decent lays out on the sofa, in the comfort of her own home as she bonds with her new baby. She is dressed comfortably and has her daughter propped up on her knees so she can interact with her.
By Alisha Saxena and Isha Weerasinghe While May is Mental Health Awareness Month, May 5-11 was also Maternal Mental Health Appreciation Week. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country. Using data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees from 2017-2019, the…
Advocates have a crucial role to play to ensure that as many eligible people as possible keep their Medicaid coverage as states "unwind" from continuous coverage provisions implemented in March 2020.
Black children are subjected to hate, racism, and white supremacy from an early age. We must protect our Black communities and end this cycle of inhumane treatment.
Some parents leading the effort to ban Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools have devised a new tactic of tying school-based mental health supports, like social emotional learning, to CRT and anti-racism curricula.
The term "critical race theory" has become a catch-all for people seeking to discredit discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in education.
On March 11th, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. One component of the package is a third round of stimulus payments. Here are ten things to know about the third round of payments.
CMS released guidance on the structure of community-based mobile crisis intervention. This blog details how those practices can be implemented and the benefit they have to communities.
As we celebrate the 29th anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, we must pass a Build Back Better Act that includes a federal paid family and medical leave program.
Today as the IRS celebrates the 16th annual EITC Awareness Day, here are some essential facts to know about the new temporary expansions to the EITC for the 2021 tax year.
The Biden Administration has significantly improved access to affordable health care during the past year, including by breaking down barriers for enrolling in Medicaid.