From Neurons to King County Neighborhoods: Partnering to Promote Policies Based on the Science of Early Childhood Development
A diverse community partnership in the Seattle area developed a policy agenda based on science, organized community support, and committed to monitor policy changes. It found that public health agencies are well positioned to develop a common knowledge base on early childhood development and to init...
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Published in | American journal of public health (1971) Vol. 95; no. 4; pp. 562 - 567 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Am Public Health Assoc
01.04.2005
American Public Health Association American Journal of Public Health 2005 |
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Summary: | A diverse community partnership in the Seattle area developed a policy agenda based on science, organized community support, and committed to monitor policy changes. It found that public health agencies are well positioned to develop a common knowledge base on early childhood development and to initiate community coalitions promoting policies to strengthen environments. It was challenging to maintain participants' focus on environments over time. Providing access to conditions that promote optimal development for all children will require ongoing commitment and alignment of many sectors to move political will and mobilize for change. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 Peer Reviewed Requests for reprints should be sent to Kathryn Horsley, DrPH, Public Health–Seattle & King County, Wells Fargo Center Suite 1200, 999 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (e-mail: kathryn.horsley@metrokc.gov). Contributors The authors jointly originated and planned the policy development process. K. Horsley reviewed the literature and wrote the summary of the science that formed the basis for common knowledge among stakeholders. She also organized the large and small meetings of community stakeholders devoted to generating and prioritizing policy recommendations. S. Ciske offered leadership in strategizing steps to develop and maintain the partnership over time. Both authors wrote the article. |
ISSN: | 0090-0036 1541-0048 |
DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.2004.048207 |