Economic hardship, divorce, alcohol and incarceration are the most common adverse childhood experiences among Florida’s children according to a new
Webinar Kicks-off World Breastfeeding Week 2014
Florida MIECHV will kick-off World Breastfeeding Week 2014 with a special webinar from its Women’s Health series on Breastfeeding and Nutrition
‘Baby Courts’ Considered to Heal Traumatized Infants
By MARGIE MENZEL, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA, Edited and Reprinted with permission THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, July 25, 2014 - An expert on childhood
National Survey Offers Snapshot of Florida’s Children
A snapshot of the health and well-being of Florida’s children is provided in the National Survey of Children’s Health released recently by the U.S.
Deadline Extended for Comments on Draft Core Competencies
There is still time to comment on the Draft Florida MIECHV Core Competencies! The deadline for providing input has been extended to July 31st. The
Fathers Honored for Commitment to Children, Families
Sixteen remarkable fathers are being recognized for going the extra mile to support their children and families as part of the June Honor A Father
State CQI Team Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Florida MIECHV state CQI team held its inaugural meeting on June 30th and began mapping out strategies for “creating a cultural of quality” in
Input Sought on Draft Core Competencies for HV, 0-5 Service Providers
Florida MIECHV is seeking input on a working draft of core competencies for home visitors and other early childhood providers serving expectant and
New State Budget Supports Home Visiting, MCH Programs
Florida’s investment in home visiting and other family support programs was expanded in the 2015-16 state budget signed this week by the Governor. The