Forum for Children’s Well-Being: Promoting Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Health for Children and Youth

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Description

The Forum for Children's Well-Being aims to inform a forward-looking agenda for building a stronger research and practice base around the development and implementation of effective and equitable programs, practices, and policies to promote cognitive, affective, and behavioral health for all children, adolescents, and emerging adults. The Forum was established in response to recommendations from the 2009 NRC/IOM report Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People:Progress and Possibilities. The Forum...

Eligible Applicants- Unrestricted

Additional Eligibility Information

The forum does not specify particular eligibility criteria for participation. Individuals and organizations interested in children's well-being can engage with the forum's activities.

Funding TypeotherCategories of Funding Activity- Behavioral and Social Sciences- Education- Health and Medicine

Grantor Contact InformationAmanda Grigg, Telephone: (202) 334-2542Grantor Emailagrigg@nas.eduOther Grantor InformationThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.

Additional InformationThe forum also organizes workshops such as "Advancing Child and Youth Health Care System Transformation," "Implementing A New Vision for High Quality Pre-K Curriculum," and other workshops related to youth and behavioral health. Publications are issued detailing the proceedings and findings of these workshops. Additional URLs:

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/28031

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27529

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27237

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/26904

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/26669

Supporting Linkhttps://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/forum-for-childrens-well-being-promoting-cognitive-affective-and-behavioral-health-for-children-and-youth