Objective Many young children with isolated skull fractures are referred to child protective services (CPS) despite being assessed to have a low likelihood of abuse. We sought to identify factors associated with CPS referrals in this population and to quantify hospital-level…

Teacher-delivered Tier 1 (i.e., whole class) and Tier 2 (i.e., targeted) behavioral classroom interventions are effective in improving student academic and behavioral functioning, but often not delivered as recommended. Implementation strategies, especially strategies that are both…

Objective: To assess the association between opioid exposure in the childbirth period and persistent postpartum opioid use and to evaluate whether there are differential associations based on specific medication exposure.Methods: Retrospective cohort study that used 2015-2021…

Importance Young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience challenges transitioning from pediatric to adult care, leading to increased morbidity and mortality.Objective  To evaluate the effectiveness of community health worker (CHW) support or a mobile health…

Hospital-at-home (HaH) seeks to deliver hospital-level services in the home setting for patients with acute illness. For more than 30 years, these programs have been found to be safe and cost-effective for adults, with outcomes comparable to traditional hospital care. HaH care models…

OBJECTIVEStructural and socioeconomic barriers contribute to disparities in follow-up care. This study explores whether neighborhood conditions, as measured by the Child Opportunity Index (COI), are associated with follow-up among adolescents who screened positive for depression or…

ObjectiveEmerging evidence has demonstrated mixed results regarding the ability of unconditional cash transfers to intervene on the pathway between poverty and adverse term infant outcomes. Parents of preterm infants with lower incomes endure significant financial and psychological…

To access the editorial, click here. A JAMA study by Ye Shen and colleagues explored health insurance coverage throughout childhood, illuminating the churn families experience in the health insurance market and the importance of public insurance programs. This accompanying…

The 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit (ECTC) provided families with six monthly cash transfer payments disbursed between July and December 2021, with the goal of alleviating financial strain during the COVID-19 pandemic. These payments reduced child poverty and food insufficiency and…

OBJECTIVEThe Family Bridge Program was developed at a single pediatric hospital to improve outcomes for hospitalized children from families of color, who are low income, or who speak a language other than English. The program uses a family navigator (“Guide”) that supports families via…