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Across the nation, communities are building capacity to promote child wellbeing and prevent early life adversities. The NOW Blog spotlights these stories, improves and increases the reach of innovative solutions, and contributes to thought leadership to advance an equity agenda for children. Read commentary, reflections, and perspectives from practitioners, advocates, and community leaders engaged in work on the ground to advance health equity and child and family wellbeing.
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Community Champion: Lucas Sensius
By: Tiffany Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, Vital Village Network December 15, 2020 Community Champion: Lucas Sensius Organization: Vital...
Networks of Opportunity
Dec 15, 20204 min read
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A Journey of Growth and Compassion: Conrad Robinson
October 5, 2020 By Camila Beiner The original version of this article by was published on the Vital Village Networks Blog and can be...
Networks of Opportunity
Oct 5, 20208 min read
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As School Reopens, Don’t Forget The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence: Children
September 29, 2020 By Dr. Renée Boynton-Jarrett, Marisha L. Humphries and Stephanie M. Curenton The original version of this article by...
Networks of Opportunity
Sep 29, 20204 min read
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Asking mental health to take a backseat during the coronavirus pandemic is a dangerous proposition
September 20, 2020 By Julia Slayne, Vital Village Networks Emerging Leader Summer 2020 The original version of this article by was...
Networks of Opportunity
Sep 14, 20203 min read
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Community-Driven Policy Change: Guides, Toolkits, and Practices
August 13, 2020 By Phoebe Co, Child Advocacy Intern, Vital Village Network Advocating and organizing for policy change is one approach to...
Networks of Opportunity
Aug 13, 20204 min read
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Campeona de la comunidad/Community Champion: Cynthia Zapata
By: Tiffany Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, Vital Village Network Translated and Edited by: Camila Beiner & Marisol De Ornelas, Vital...
Networks of Opportunity
Jul 10, 20206 min read
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Let’s Get Counted: The 2020 Census
July 2, 2020 By: Tiffany Rodriguez, Cathy Luo and Lucas Sensius Vital Village Network is excited to launch a cross-team collaborative...
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Jul 2, 20203 min read
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Think Small Blog: Wake Up Everybody
June 4, 2020 By Dianne Haulcy, Senior Vice President of Family Engagement, Think Small The original version of this article by was...
Networks of Opportunity
Jun 25, 20207 min read
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RealClear Policy: The Forgotten Essential Workers: Women of Color in Child Care
May 12, 2020 By Lynette M. Fraga & Renee Boynton-Jarrett The original version of this article by was published on the Real Clear Policy...
Networks of Opportunity
Jun 18, 20204 min read
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Community Champion Spotlight: Catherine Luo
By: Tiffany Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, Vital Village Network June 3, 2020 Community Champion: Cathy Luo, Boston, Massachusetts...
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Jun 3, 20208 min read
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Wellness and Working from Home
April 14, 2020 By Tiffany Rodriguez, NOW Program Coordinator (Para la versión en español, desplácese hacia abajo) It’s the beginning of...
Networks of Opportunity
Apr 14, 20205 min read
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Meaningful Connections in Our New Now
"This is NOT a new normal, only a new now. We can seize this moment to help create a true new normal, post Coronavirus. A more equitable...

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Apr 8, 20204 min read
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Community Champion Spotlight: Richie Simone Lee
By: Tiffany Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, Vital Village Network March 26, 2020 Community Champion: Richie Simone Lee, Berkeley County,...
Networks of Opportunity
Mar 26, 20204 min read
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Community Champion Spotlight: Altorice Frazier
By: Tiffany Rodriguez February 28, 2020 Community Champion Blog Series: This Q&A blog series is a new initiative launched by Tiffany...
Networks of Opportunity
Feb 28, 20203 min read
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Transforming Early Childhood Mental Health Stigma in the Lowcountry Region of South Carolina
By Adrienne Troy-Frazier, Executive Director of Berkeley County First Steps and BEE-Collective Member February 26, 2020 As early...
Networks of Opportunity
Feb 26, 20202 min read
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Innovative Partnerships Essential to Support Early Childhood Success
February 20, 2020 By Vera Feeny, Institute for Youth, Cities Connecting Children to Nature and Early Childhood Success at National League...
Networks of Opportunity
Feb 24, 20201 min read
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20/20 Vision for the Family Engagement Network: Widening the Lens for New Partnerships
By Robert Clark, MPH Family Engagement Network, Pima County, AZ February 18, 2020 – Reflecting on the past year, the Family Engagement...
Networks of Opportunity
Feb 18, 20202 min read
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Power of Collective Impact
By Jose Abonce, Austin Neighborhood Network January 13, 2020 Chicago is a city made up of 77 community areas, and within each of the 77...
Networks of Opportunity
Jan 30, 20203 min read
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In The News: Boston's Vital Village Network builds trust in data
December 22, 2019 By Nomi Sofer, Senior Communications Strategist at diversitydatakids.org The original version of this article was...
Networks of Opportunity
Jan 28, 20202 min read
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Seguimos Adelante! Reflecting on the journey and planning steps for the future
By Lorena Garcia, Cynthia Zapata, and Paulina Erices, Adelante Network Coordinators December 11, 2019 This time, we had food! Plenty of...
Networks of Opportunity
Dec 11, 20194 min read
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