This webpage serves as the community's "one-stop" online resource for early childhood wellness information.
When pregnant mothers and young children are healthy, a prosperous Central Oregon is in the making. New research shows that early experiences build brain and body architecture; much like the foundation of a house. Each experience lays groundwork for the next set of skills, like reading and math. Early childhood wellness launches a lifetime of learning, success and productive citizenship.
Spotlight
Wellness in young children means they have their needs met and are reaching their physical, mental, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive (thinking) potential. Many community partners are working toward early childhood wellness. Visit our Spotlight pages to read about current and past partners that we have profiled.
May is Oregon Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Maternal mental health is an important component of early childhood wellness. One in four moms in Oregon report that they suffered from depression, anxiety or a panic disorder before or after pregnancy. A mother's mental health affects her ability to form a bond and nurture her child. The Tri-County Maternal Mental Health Work Group is holding a one-day community training for professionals on mood and anxiety disorders with the hope of increasing awareness, improving skills and identifying local resources. Visit the Maternal Mental Health Community Training link below for conference materials.
Take Action
Learn more about Maternal Mental Health
http://public.health.oregon.gov/HealthyPeopleFamilies/Women/MaternalMentalHealth/Pages/index.aspx
Be informed
Read the new publication Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction
http://nrckids.org/SPINOFF/index.html
Attend a Darkness to Light Training
Learn about or support other KIDS Center activities in their effort to decrease child abuse
http://www.Kidscenter.org/how-you-can-help
Community Partners
Deschutes County Early Childhood Wellness is proud to work with many community partners.
Early Childhood Wellness resources
This campaign was developed in part under grant number 1H79SM059339-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.
