For my first post, ChatGPT tells me what HealthySteps is 😊
November 23, 2024 at 9:27 PM
For my first post, ChatGPT tells me what HealthySteps is 😊
Hi there! 👋 HealthySteps transforms the promise of pediatric primary care through a team-based approach that integrates a "HealthySteps Specialist," a child development and behavioral health prevention and promotion expert, into the health care team.
November 14, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Hi there! 👋 HealthySteps transforms the promise of pediatric primary care through a team-based approach that integrates a "HealthySteps Specialist," a child development and behavioral health prevention and promotion expert, into the health care team.
@healthysteps.bsky.social is on Bluesky! Our HealthySteps program provides early childhood development support to families where they are most likely to access it – the pediatric primary care office.
Hi there! 👋 HealthySteps transforms the promise of pediatric primary care through a team-based approach that integrates a "HealthySteps Specialist," a child development and behavioral health prevention and promotion expert, into the health care team.
December 19, 2024 at 2:31 AM
@healthysteps.bsky.social is on Bluesky! Our HealthySteps program provides early childhood development support to families where they are most likely to access it – the pediatric primary care office.
Experts, like HealthySteps National Director @rahilbriggs.bsky.social, stress the importance of low child-to-staff ratios that meet or exceed Early Head Start standards, qualified and trained caregivers, and stimulating environments to support the brain development of young children.
December 4, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Experts, like HealthySteps National Director @rahilbriggs.bsky.social, stress the importance of low child-to-staff ratios that meet or exceed Early Head Start standards, qualified and trained caregivers, and stimulating environments to support the brain development of young children.
See how HealthySteps played a role in Shania and Cohen's journey! 🥰 #BelieveInBabies
Shania wanted Cohen to have the childhood she never had.
Love wasn’t the problem.
Support was, until someone believed in her.
Believing in babies means believing in caregivers, too.
Watch their story. Become a believer: https://bit.ly/3OsLdjd
#BelieveInBabies
Love wasn’t the problem.
Support was, until someone believed in her.
Believing in babies means believing in caregivers, too.
Watch their story. Become a believer: https://bit.ly/3OsLdjd
#BelieveInBabies
March 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
See how HealthySteps played a role in Shania and Cohen's journey! 🥰 #BelieveInBabies
📢 Funding Alert: The NY Office of Mental Health is supporting the expansion of the HealthySteps program in pediatric primary care! 🧒🏽🏥
Up to 44 awards available statewide. Apply ASAP—no deadline extensions.
omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2...
#EarlyChildhood #Pediatrics #NYHealth #FundingOpportunity
Up to 44 awards available statewide. Apply ASAP—no deadline extensions.
omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2...
#EarlyChildhood #Pediatrics #NYHealth #FundingOpportunity
HealthySteps June 2025 Expansion
omh.ny.gov
June 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
📢 Funding Alert: The NY Office of Mental Health is supporting the expansion of the HealthySteps program in pediatric primary care! 🧒🏽🏥
Up to 44 awards available statewide. Apply ASAP—no deadline extensions.
omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2...
#EarlyChildhood #Pediatrics #NYHealth #FundingOpportunity
Up to 44 awards available statewide. Apply ASAP—no deadline extensions.
omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2...
#EarlyChildhood #Pediatrics #NYHealth #FundingOpportunity
Happy New Year from the HealthySteps National Office! 🎉🎇🌟 Wishing you and your loved ones health and happiness in 2025.
January 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Happy New Year from the HealthySteps National Office! 🎉🎇🌟 Wishing you and your loved ones health and happiness in 2025.
Great to see HealthySteps highlighted as a promising model for states seeking to improve pediatric primary care. Proven outcomes for families + return on investment for states = win-win!
Adopting alternative payment models (#APMs), which shift from traditional #FFS payment to incentivize high-quality care, are one approach #Medicaid agencies can use to support more comprehensive pediatric care for children. bit.ly/4cvotqS @rwjf.bsky.social
Medicaid Primary Care Payment Reform: Considerations for Creating Alternative Payment Models for Child Health Care - Center for Health Care Strategies
Pediatric primary care is critical in supporting healthy development and disease prevention that is foundational for lifelong health and long-term social outcomes., However, current levels of financing and the fee-for-service (FFS) payment system do not adequately support pediatric primary care., One potential strategy to support more comprehensive care for children is adopting alternative payment models... Read more »
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April 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Great to see HealthySteps highlighted as a promising model for states seeking to improve pediatric primary care. Proven outcomes for families + return on investment for states = win-win!
HealthySteps, which supports families in pediatric clinics, looks to expand in NC
->North Carolina Health News | More info from EcoSearch
->North Carolina Health News | More info from EcoSearch
HealthySteps, which supports families in pediatric clinics, looks to expand in NC
Jamestown resident Ashley Robinson’s third child arrived three months early. A micro-preemie, Milo weighed just 1 pound, 2.7 ounces, smaller than an average woman’s shoe. At 3 weeks old, he had his first surgery. Since then, he’s had at least...
www.northcarolinahealthnews.org
September 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Nonprofit leaders - don't miss this webinar!
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social will share how HealthySteps has scaled to reach more than half a million children nationwide, focusing on maximizing impact. 📈
Register: www.bridgespan.org/events-webin...
@bridgespangroup.bsky.social
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social will share how HealthySteps has scaled to reach more than half a million children nationwide, focusing on maximizing impact. 📈
Register: www.bridgespan.org/events-webin...
@bridgespangroup.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Nonprofit leaders - don't miss this webinar!
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social will share how HealthySteps has scaled to reach more than half a million children nationwide, focusing on maximizing impact. 📈
Register: www.bridgespan.org/events-webin...
@bridgespangroup.bsky.social
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social will share how HealthySteps has scaled to reach more than half a million children nationwide, focusing on maximizing impact. 📈
Register: www.bridgespan.org/events-webin...
@bridgespangroup.bsky.social
We had a great time at @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social’s Annual Medicaid Conference! With inspiring keynotes & panels on Medicaid’s progress & future, we were moved by the energy in the room. Here's to the next chapter of Medicaid & health advocacy for under-resourced communities!💪 #UHFMedicaid2025
July 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We had a great time at @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social’s Annual Medicaid Conference! With inspiring keynotes & panels on Medicaid’s progress & future, we were moved by the energy in the room. Here's to the next chapter of Medicaid & health advocacy for under-resourced communities!💪 #UHFMedicaid2025
👪Positive parenting programs (like HealthySteps) can have lasting effects on children's well-being by intervening early and supporting parents.
AND... healthier children = lower lifetime health care costs.
www.npscoalition.org/post/signifi...
AND... healthier children = lower lifetime health care costs.
www.npscoalition.org/post/signifi...
Significant Benefits of Positive Parenting Support Programs
Evidence-based Parenting Programs have been shown to promote positive outcomes for children and youth by providing families with the support they need to nurture their social, emotional, and behaviora...
www.npscoalition.org
June 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
👪Positive parenting programs (like HealthySteps) can have lasting effects on children's well-being by intervening early and supporting parents.
AND... healthier children = lower lifetime health care costs.
www.npscoalition.org/post/signifi...
AND... healthier children = lower lifetime health care costs.
www.npscoalition.org/post/signifi...
Thank you for your support and investment in NY's children, families, and health care providers! We love to see recognition of hard-working and dedicated HealthySteps teams like the one at Ellis Medicine. ❤️
@philsteckny.bsky.social
@philsteckny.bsky.social
I joined the Ellis Medicine Pediatric Care team to present a $25,000 state grant for the HealthySteps program, part of the national ZERO TO THREE initiative. HealthySteps connects families with developmental, behavioral, and medical support right from a child’s first visits.
August 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Thank you for your support and investment in NY's children, families, and health care providers! We love to see recognition of hard-working and dedicated HealthySteps teams like the one at Ellis Medicine. ❤️
@philsteckny.bsky.social
@philsteckny.bsky.social
Promoting strong child-caregiver relationships is central to the HealthySteps model. 👨🍼
Excellent reporting from @jackiemader.bsky.social on "serve and return" interactions and why they're so critical for early childhood development! www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
Excellent reporting from @jackiemader.bsky.social on "serve and return" interactions and why they're so critical for early childhood development! www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
Serve and Return: How Talking with Young Children Helps Them Flourish | KQED
A growing number of cities, states and individual child care programs are pouring resources into training teachers on the importance of talking to kids as much as possible.
www.kqed.org
May 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Promoting strong child-caregiver relationships is central to the HealthySteps model. 👨🍼
Excellent reporting from @jackiemader.bsky.social on "serve and return" interactions and why they're so critical for early childhood development! www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
Excellent reporting from @jackiemader.bsky.social on "serve and return" interactions and why they're so critical for early childhood development! www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
HealthySteps helps parents/caregivers access supplies like diapers, formula, and more.
Access to basic resources provides a sense of security + stability for caregivers and allows them to focus on building nurturing relationships with their children. 👨🍼
Access to basic resources provides a sense of security + stability for caregivers and allows them to focus on building nurturing relationships with their children. 👨🍼
New research released from the NDBN Diaper Check 2024 indicates that mothers facing difficulties in affording diapers for their children experience heightened levels of stress, isolation, and anxiety about their future.
Explore our fact sheet on the report here: bit.ly/3RUnhDZ...
Explore our fact sheet on the report here: bit.ly/3RUnhDZ...
May 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
HealthySteps helps parents/caregivers access supplies like diapers, formula, and more.
Access to basic resources provides a sense of security + stability for caregivers and allows them to focus on building nurturing relationships with their children. 👨🍼
Access to basic resources provides a sense of security + stability for caregivers and allows them to focus on building nurturing relationships with their children. 👨🍼
Puerto Rico #SomosConference2025: Executive VP & CLO Alicia McFarlane will join other panelists in the 11/6, 3:15 PM workshop:
"Leading Through Uncertainty: How NY Can Support Babies, Families, & Caregivers w/ HealthySteps & Universal Child Care When Federal Policies Fall Short"
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"Leading Through Uncertainty: How NY Can Support Babies, Families, & Caregivers w/ HealthySteps & Universal Child Care When Federal Policies Fall Short"
lnkd.in/euKxwPjv
November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Puerto Rico #SomosConference2025: Executive VP & CLO Alicia McFarlane will join other panelists in the 11/6, 3:15 PM workshop:
"Leading Through Uncertainty: How NY Can Support Babies, Families, & Caregivers w/ HealthySteps & Universal Child Care When Federal Policies Fall Short"
lnkd.in/euKxwPjv
"Leading Through Uncertainty: How NY Can Support Babies, Families, & Caregivers w/ HealthySteps & Universal Child Care When Federal Policies Fall Short"
lnkd.in/euKxwPjv
The #HealthySteps pediatric care model being tried in Maryland has the potential to:
👶 Improve developmental screenings
💵 Bring in additional Medicaid $
🏥 Keeps kids out of the ER
#PediatricInnovation
www.childtrends.org/publications...
👶 Improve developmental screenings
💵 Bring in additional Medicaid $
🏥 Keeps kids out of the ER
#PediatricInnovation
www.childtrends.org/publications...
Enhanced Medicaid Payment for Integrated Primary Care Is a Promising Strategy for Promoting Child Health - Child Trends
This brief describes how enhanced payment models can boost the sustainability of integrated care that examines both medical and nonmedical factors in children’s lives.
www.childtrends.org
April 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The #HealthySteps pediatric care model being tried in Maryland has the potential to:
👶 Improve developmental screenings
💵 Bring in additional Medicaid $
🏥 Keeps kids out of the ER
#PediatricInnovation
www.childtrends.org/publications...
👶 Improve developmental screenings
💵 Bring in additional Medicaid $
🏥 Keeps kids out of the ER
#PediatricInnovation
www.childtrends.org/publications...
Programs like HealthySteps not only provide developmental guidance and support for families, they also help connect caregivers with external resources (like early intervention services), including navigating eligibility and referral hurdles.
This article highlights why that is so important 👇
This article highlights why that is so important 👇
Parents of premature babies struggle to get help their children are entitled to
Early intervention services can help premature children thrive, but too few receive them
Even a few months of additional therapy reduce a child’s risk of complications and make it less likely that they will struggle with talking, moving and learning down the road. But early intervention...
buff.ly
January 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Programs like HealthySteps not only provide developmental guidance and support for families, they also help connect caregivers with external resources (like early intervention services), including navigating eligibility and referral hurdles.
This article highlights why that is so important 👇
This article highlights why that is so important 👇
New York families deserve access to pediatric primary care that meets their needs, is grounded in research, and has proven outcomes! 👩🍼🏥
We visited Albany today to talk to legislators about the importance of investing in programs like HealthySteps, so all NYers can benefit.
We visited Albany today to talk to legislators about the importance of investing in programs like HealthySteps, so all NYers can benefit.
March 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
New York families deserve access to pediatric primary care that meets their needs, is grounded in research, and has proven outcomes! 👩🍼🏥
We visited Albany today to talk to legislators about the importance of investing in programs like HealthySteps, so all NYers can benefit.
We visited Albany today to talk to legislators about the importance of investing in programs like HealthySteps, so all NYers can benefit.
✅ Providing parenting guidance 👨👦
✅ Promoting regular well-child visit attendance 👩⚕️
✅ Helping families faced with food insecurity 🍼
HealthySteps moves the needle on early nutrition and sets children up for long-term health. 🍎 #NationalNutritionMonth
www.zerotothree.org/issue-areas/...
✅ Promoting regular well-child visit attendance 👩⚕️
✅ Helping families faced with food insecurity 🍼
HealthySteps moves the needle on early nutrition and sets children up for long-term health. 🍎 #NationalNutritionMonth
www.zerotothree.org/issue-areas/...
March 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
✅ Providing parenting guidance 👨👦
✅ Promoting regular well-child visit attendance 👩⚕️
✅ Helping families faced with food insecurity 🍼
HealthySteps moves the needle on early nutrition and sets children up for long-term health. 🍎 #NationalNutritionMonth
www.zerotothree.org/issue-areas/...
✅ Promoting regular well-child visit attendance 👩⚕️
✅ Helping families faced with food insecurity 🍼
HealthySteps moves the needle on early nutrition and sets children up for long-term health. 🍎 #NationalNutritionMonth
www.zerotothree.org/issue-areas/...
Proud to share our recipe for success with @bridgespangroup.bsky.social to help other nonprofits solve social problems at scale! 👉 www.bridgespan.org/insights/thr...
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Proud to share our recipe for success with @bridgespangroup.bsky.social to help other nonprofits solve social problems at scale! 👉 www.bridgespan.org/insights/thr...
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social
In NY, 145,000 children & their families benefit from the high-quality, responsive care that HealthySteps sites provide — and many of them can't imagine their lives without it.
⏰ It's time for NY legislators to step up and protect access to that care. More 👇
www.cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...
⏰ It's time for NY legislators to step up and protect access to that care. More 👇
www.cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...
March 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
In NY, 145,000 children & their families benefit from the high-quality, responsive care that HealthySteps sites provide — and many of them can't imagine their lives without it.
⏰ It's time for NY legislators to step up and protect access to that care. More 👇
www.cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...
⏰ It's time for NY legislators to step up and protect access to that care. More 👇
www.cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...
This week was the first ever #NationalHomeVisitingWeek! It was great to meet with Councilmembers during Under3DC’s advocacy day to uplift DC’s home visiting programs, as well as HealthySteps, Healthy Futures, and other early childhood priorities in the District. @spacesinaction.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This week was the first ever #NationalHomeVisitingWeek! It was great to meet with Councilmembers during Under3DC’s advocacy day to uplift DC’s home visiting programs, as well as HealthySteps, Healthy Futures, and other early childhood priorities in the District. @spacesinaction.bsky.social
Congratulations to Zero to Three on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein early childhood grant to support HealthySteps in implementing its Epic Turbocharger Package at healthcare sites in New York, Maryland, and California. @zerotothree.bsky.social
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www.zerotothree.org
Empowering Early Childhood Development
Zero To Three is dedicated to ensuring a strong start for every child. Explore our resources, research, and advocacy for early childhood development.
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March 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Congratulations to Zero to Three on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein early childhood grant to support HealthySteps in implementing its Epic Turbocharger Package at healthcare sites in New York, Maryland, and California. @zerotothree.bsky.social
www.zerotothree.org
www.zerotothree.org
This highlight of budget recommendations was developed from your public engagement.
A complete breakdown of the COH’s budget report and recommendations will be included in this Friday’s issue of the Henderson Brief.
You can sign up to receive it at the link below. 👇🏾
www.christinahendersondc.com
A complete breakdown of the COH’s budget report and recommendations will be included in this Friday’s issue of the Henderson Brief.
You can sign up to receive it at the link below. 👇🏾
www.christinahendersondc.com
May 21, 2026 at 6:42 PM
This highlight of budget recommendations was developed from your public engagement.
A complete breakdown of the COH’s budget report and recommendations will be included in this Friday’s issue of the Henderson Brief.
You can sign up to receive it at the link below. 👇🏾
www.christinahendersondc.com
A complete breakdown of the COH’s budget report and recommendations will be included in this Friday’s issue of the Henderson Brief.
You can sign up to receive it at the link below. 👇🏾
www.christinahendersondc.com