Early Childhood Mental Health Family Resilience, Independence, Support, & Treatment (BPHCBoston Public Health Commission The Boston Public Health Commission, the oldest health department in the United States, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and pr...)

Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSRChildren’s Services of Roxbury Children’s Services of Roxbury is a 50-year old minority-operated nonprofit dedicated to meeting the needs of youth and families of color across Massachusetts throug...) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHCBoston Public Health Commission The Boston Public Health Commission, the oldest health department in the United States, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and pr...) are partnering to implement a new SAMHSASubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services t... funded program focusing on early childhood mental health of infants and toddlers (birth to 48 months) who are involved with the state child welfare system. It is the Family Independence, Resilience, Support, and Treatment System of Care (FIRST SOCSystem of Care A system of care is: A spectrum of effective, community-based services and supports for children and youth with or at risk for mental health or other challenges and their families, that...).

he FIRST SOCSystem of Care A system of care is: A spectrum of effective, community-based services and supports for children and youth with or at risk for mental health or other challenges and their families, that... Project Coordinator will work with the FIRST SOCSystem of Care A system of care is: A spectrum of effective, community-based services and supports for children and youth with or at risk for mental health or other challenges and their families, that... Family Partner and Clinician with technical assistance from the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHCBoston Public Health Commission The Boston Public Health Commission, the oldest health department in the United States, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and pr...) to engage, assess and support families in accessing the best community-based mental health services for young children (0-48 months) referred by the Department of Children and Families with or at risk for a Serious Emotional Disturbance.

Learn more: https://philanthropyma.org/jobs/early-childhood-mental-health-coordinator

Department of Early Education and Care

The Department of Early Education and Care’s mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high quality programs and resources for families and communities.

EECDepartment of Early Education and Care The Department of Early Education and Care's mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high quality programs and reso... also provides technical assistance to licensed programs on complying with safety and best practice standards, and assists programs in advancing to higher levels of quality through a system of standards and support, including professional development for nearly 100,000 early educators in the workforce. 

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-early-education-and-care

Early Intervention

Is the term used to describe the services and supports that are available to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Through Early Intervention, kids from birth to age 3 caan get services at home or in the community. Different types of specialists work with kids and their families depending on which skills are delayed. 

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/parents/states.html 

English Language Learner / English as a Second Language

ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers specialize in helping non-native speakers of all ages and levels learn the formal grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of spoken and written English, while giving them confidence in the common usage of the language in order to communicate clearly and comfortably with native English speakers.

Learn more: https://www.eslteacheredu.org/what-is-an-esl-teacher/

Executive Office of Education

The Executive Office of Education works to connect all Massachusetts residents with an education that creates opportunities.

The Executive Office of Education strives to strengthen the foundations of education reform, empower schools and educators, and develop pathways to college and careers so all students in the Commonwealth can succeed, regardless of their zip code.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-education

Executive Office of Health and Human Services

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is the largest secretariat in state government and comprises 12 agencies, in addition to 2 soldiers’ homes and the MassHealth program. 

Their efforts are focused on the health, resilience, and independence of the one in four residents of the Commonwealth we serve. Our public health programs touch every community in the Commonwealth. 

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment

The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDTEarly and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for childre...) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. 

EPSDTEarly and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for childre... is key to ensuring that children and adolescents receive appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and developmental, and specialty services.

Learn more: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/early-and-periodic-screening-diagnostic-and-treatment/index.html

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is the administrative arm of the State Board of Education. It is primarily a service agency that works with educators, legislators, government agencies, community leaders and citizens to maintain a strong public education system.

Learn more: http://www.hssu.edu/rsp_content.cfm?wid=11&pid=2047

Emergency Services Program (CBHIChildren’s Behavioral Health Initiative CBHI partners with child and family serving state agencies, providers, and payers to ensure that services meet the individual needs of the child and family, a...)

The Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHIChildren’s Behavioral Health Initiative CBHI partners with child and family serving state agencies, providers, and payers to ensure that services meet the individual needs of the child and family, a...) is an interagency initiative of the Commonwealth’sExecutive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission is to strengthen, expandEmergency Services Program (CBHI) The Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) is an interagency initiative of the Commonwealth’sExecutive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission i... More, and integrate Massachusetts state services into a comprehensiveEmergency Services Program (CBHI) The Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) is an interagency initiative of the Commonwealth’sExecutive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission i... More, community-based system of care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral health conditionsEmergency Services Program (CBHI) The Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) is an interagency initiative of the Commonwealth’sExecutive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission i... More, including emotionalEmergency Services Program (CBHI) The Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) is an interagency initiative of the Commonwealth’sExecutive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission i... More, mental health and substance use needs obtain the services necessary for success in homeEmergency Services Program (CBHI) The Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) is an interagency initiative of the Commonwealth’sExecutive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission i... More, schoolEmergency Services Program (CBHI) The Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) is an interagency initiative of the Commonwealth’sExecutive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission i... More, and community.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/doc/mobile-crisis-intervention-practice-guidelines-0/download

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FASFetal Alcohol Syndrome  Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most serious type of FASD. People with fetal alcohol syndrome have facial abnormalities, including wide-set and narrow eyes, growth problem...) is the most serious type of FASD. People with fetal alcohol syndrome have facial abnormalities, including wide-set and narrow eyes, growth problems and nervous system abnormalities.

Learn more: https://medlineplus.gov/fetalalcoholspectrumdisorders.html