Starting Early: Obesity Prevention in Early Childhood
In late 2009 The Boston Foundation shifted its health grantmaking focus from access to prevention in order to address the rising tide of preventable chronic illness and the escalating health care costs stemming from the obesity epidemic.
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New Mexico
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New Mexico was held on October 30, 2014 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization
Listen to this webinar to learn what funders need to know about reauthorization, including communications and messaging, and to hear discussion about what philanthropy might do.
Prioritizing America’s Youngest Children
In this webinar, speakers discussed foundation strategies that address early childhood.
Youth Wellness: Addressing Trauma and Promoting Whole Health
In this webinar, participants heard from experts from two community-based models using trauma-informed care approaches to support wellness in children and caregivers.
A Long and Dangerous Road: How Funders Can Respond to the Surge of Unaccompanied Children Migrating to the United States
This webinar discussed the growing humanitarian crisis and the role funders can play in responding to the needs of unaccompanied immigrant children who are being cared for in communities across the country.
Understanding Pediatric Dental Benefits in the ACA
This webinar provided an overview of the pediatric dental benefit, explored implementation challenges and opportunities for philanthropy.
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in Texas
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in Texas was held on June 3, 2014 in Austin, Texas.
The Affordable Care Act and Pregnant Women
This webinar explored current eligibility levels and benefits that can help improve women’s health, potential coverage gaps for women who may become pregnant or who are pregnant, and potential roles funders can play.
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New York
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New York was held on May 20, 2014 in New York, New York.