Today, we honor #Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, community & Black achievement. At #InnovationsInstitute, we remain committed to partnering w/communities to build systems where every child, youth, family & community can thrive. May this day inspire reflection, learning, rest & celebration.
New findings from @zerotothree.bsky.social show economic pressure, emotional distress & uncertainty intensified through 2025. The earliest years matter. Supporting families matters. Read the report: s.uconn.edu/ztt-rattled
#EarlyChildhood #FamilyWellBeing #InfantMentalHealth
Children w/complex BH needs deserve coordinated support—not fragmented systems. A new SAMHSA TA paper highlights how states can strengthen cross-system collaboration to improve outcomes for children & families. Proud that #InnovationsInstitute contributed to this! 📖s.uconn.edu/samhsa-csc
Registration is open for the Fall 2026 cohort of #Crisis365: Academy for Comprehensive #CrisisCare! Designed for crisis responders, peers & leaders, this series provides practical training to strengthen family-centered support & system-level coordination.
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Our recent #TAtelegram Policy Corner highlights a SAMHSA paper on SED in children & youth—authored by 4 #InnovationsInstitute faculty & staff.
đź“– Read the issue: s.uconn.edu/6-1-telegram
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The story isn't in a single incident—it's in the patterns. In our newest #UnwrappingWrap CCFG short, Covi & Conan share practical strategies for moving beyond vague labels & understanding family concerns in context. When families feel understood, teams respond more effectively.
🎧 s.uconn.edu/ccfg4
💚 #CMHAM2026 is a wrap—but action can't stop now. Thank you for helping turn awareness➡️action by sharing resources, amplifying youth voice & advocating for stronger SOCs. Let's keep building communities where every child thrives!
Explore the resources & keep up the momentum: s.uconn.edu/2026cmham
Don't miss June's Pyramid Practice Lunch & Learn on emotional literacy for anyone interested in learning strategies to support young children with identifying & expressing emotions.
🖥️ June Pyramid Practice L&L
📅 Thurs 6/25, 12–1 PM ET
🎟️ s.uconn.edu/piec-6-25
#InnovationsInstitute #EarlyChildhood
Thinking about pursuing a Master of #SocialWork? Learn more and apply for UConn School of Social Work's fully online MSW program by July 1!
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@uconnssw.bsky.social
💚 Children cannot wait—the urgency is now. To drive action, the new Children’s Behavioral Health Collective just released its official Comms Toolkit & data infographic. Learn how cross-system coordination keeps kids safely in their homes & communities. 🔗 s.uconn.edu/cbhresources
#CBHcollective
