Data Resources

  • Focusing on Results in Promise Neighborhoods: Recommendations for the Federal Initiative

    Promise Neighborhoods is a proposed federal initiative inspired by the approach and achievements of the Harlem Children’s Zone in order to help selected local communities dramatically improve outcomes and opportunities for children and families. Harlem Children’s Zone, PolicyLink, and the Center for the Study of Social Policy propose that the initiative should be driven by the goal of achieving results for poor children and families.

    Nov. 9, 2009

    Education

  • Quantitative Evaluation of the New Haven Family Alliance Street Outreach Worker Program

    The Street Outreach Worker Program was an initiative of the New Haven Family Alliance with the goal of reducing youth gun violence. This evaluation, by the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, reports on participation in and outcomes of the program.

    Oct. 31, 2009

    Public Safety

  • A Preliminary Understanding of the Social Determinants of Health in New Haven and Using Data to Improve Health

    Members of the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Community Solutions Project surveyed and interviewed community leaders to gather information on the ways in which social context and environmental factors influence health.

    Sep. 30, 2009

    Health

  • New Haven Early Childhood Plan

    The New Haven Early Childhood Plan outlines how the community can work together to ensure the success of children.   The plan includes specific strategies around: a) increasing the quality of early care and education and helping low-income families access care; b) providing more family support and family engagement services; and c) broadening access to health services, including physical, dental, and mental health care.  

    Sep. 30, 2009

    Education

  • Research Review: School-based Health Interventions and Academic Achievement

    This report summarizes what the research shows about academic achievement and health, so that administrators, teachers, school staff, and communities can make well-informed decisions about how to prioritize health interventions in their schools.

    Sep. 30, 2009

    Education

  • Health Equity Alliance Startup Work Session Meeting (w/PowerPoint)

    This is the summary of the first meeting of the Health Equity Alliance. The notes summarize discussion about various questions related to community health and health equity. It also includes the PowerPoint about social determinants of health equity presented at the meeting.

    Sep. 25, 2009

    Health

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