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Innovations Institute advances research-based, community centered, and transformative solutions for child-, youth-and family-serving public systems, and supports the workforce within these systems.

04/23/2026

💚 May is almost here—and we’re ready to move from awareness to action.

💚 We’ve launched a dedicated 2026 Children’s Mental Health Action Month webpage to support your efforts all month long.

Explore the hub for:
✅ The full Social Media Toolkit
✅ Downloadable & customizable Action Green graphics
✅ Ongoing resources and updates throughout May

💚 Whether you're planning for Action Day (May 7), Action Week, or engaging all month, this page is designed to help you amplify impact in your community.

💚 Visit & bookmark: s.uconn.edu/2026cmham

💚 Let’s work together to elevate action for children, youth, and families.

04/22/2026

What happens when systems offer only “too little” or “too much” support—but nothing in between?

In the latest episode of : Innovations in Care Coordination, Covi and Conan are joined by Lisa Spera to explore the often-overlooked “middle tier” of care coordination.

Together, they explore how the FOCUS model differs from traditional case management and Wraparound, why protecting Wraparound as a high-fidelity model matters, and how a better-matched care coordination continuum can help reduce avoidable system escalation.

From system design to frontline practice, this conversation highlights how essential it is to build systems that respond with the right level of support at the right time for youth and families.

🎧 Listen now: s.uconn.edu/wrap-lisa

04/21/2026

ICYMI: SAMHSA recently issued a new fact sheet, "Beyond the Screen: Creating Healthy, Engaged Elementary School Classrooms."

The resource explores how passive screen time can affect attention, sleep, behavior, and learning, while offering research-informed strategies to support student well-being.

It also provides practical tools for teaching responsible technology habits, reducing passive media use, incorporating screen use questions into wellness screenings, and helping families build healthier screen routines.

Download the resource: https://library.samhsa.gov/product/beyond-screen-creating-healthy-engaged-elementary-school-classrooms/pep26-07-002

04/17/2026

Don't miss next week's session of our Parent, Infant & Early Childhood team's monthly Pyramid Model Lunch & Learn will focus on strategies to support the development of problem solving skills for young children in both home and educational settings.

🖥️ April Pyramid Model Practice Lunch & Learn
📅 Thursday 4/23, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
🎟️ Register: s.uconn.edu/4-23-webinar

Learn more about our PIEC team's work: s.uconn.edu/piec

04/16/2026

FYI: SAMHSA is recruiting peer reviewers with experience in substance use, mental health, and recovery programming in Fiscal Year 2026!

Peer reviewers help to ensure that grant applications are evaluated through an objective process and provide accurate feedback to SAMHSA and applicant organizations.

For more information and to submit your information, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/about/review-process/review-opportunities

04/15/2026

💪 Stronger systems start with accessible tools.

🐢 The National Wraparound Implementation Center ( ) recently launched a newly redesigned website—making it easier than ever to find the tools, guidance, and resources you need.

🎯 Whether you're focused on implementation, workforce development, or quality improvement, explore NWIC's streamlined resources to help advance high-quality care coordination in your community.

🔗 Visit the new site: https://wraparound.socialwork.uconn.edu/

04/14/2026

Join in honoring the 9th annual Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), founded and led by Black Mamas Matter Alliance!

is a week of awareness, healing, and celebration to honor the movement and work towards a future where all Black families are supported before, during, and after pregnancy.

This year’s theme, “Rooted in Justice and Joy,” calls for a future where Black mothers, families, and communities are protected, valued, and thriving.

Learn more and get involved: https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com/

04/10/2026

The Child Health and Development Institute - CHDI is looking for Connecticut-based licensed behavioral health professionals working in children's behavioral health to submit short videos sharing what drives and inspires them to do this work.

Submit your video by 4/22 at noon ET for a chance to win $500!

Learn more: https://www.chdi.org/news/news-and-blog/2026/2026-bh-workforce-video-contest

04/09/2026

💚 May is almost here—and this year, we’re moving beyond awareness to action.

Following the leadership of the National Federation of Families, is embracing a shift from 'AWARENESS' to 'ACTION' for Children's Mental Health Action Month 2026.

To support communities across the country, we developed a Social Media Toolkit to help elevate the actions you're taking to support children, youth, and families. The toolkit offers ready-to-use content and strategies to amplify your impact.
❇️ Customizable weekly social media copy
❇️ Platform strategy tips to maximize reach
❇️ Action Green graphics for a unified national look

Let’s work together this May to uplift each other’s 'ACTION' and amplify our collective impact. Be sure to use to help connect and strengthen this national movement.

👉 Get the toolkit: s.uconn.edu/cmham2026

04/08/2026

Active listening is one of the most powerful tools in care coordination—and it starts before you even walk through the door.

In our latest Care Coordination Field Guide short, Covi and Conan share quick, practical ways to be more present with families—from setting aside distractions to using open body language.

⏱️ At just under 5 minutes, this episode is easy to fit into your day, and easy to put into practice.

🎧 Take a few minutes to listen: s.uconn.edu/ccfg-2

04/07/2026

The April session of our Parent, Infant & Early Childhood team's monthly Pyramid Model Lunch & Learn will focus on strategies to support the development of problem solving skills for young children in both home and educational settings.

🖥️ April Pyramid Model Practice Lunch & Learn
📅 Thursday 4/23, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
🎟️ Register: s.uconn.edu/4-23-webinar

Learn more about our PIEC team's work: s.uconn.edu/piec

04/06/2026

Save the date for an upcoming webinar from the UConn School of Social Work!

On April 17, is hosting an engaging webinar on integrated behavioral health through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model. Earn 1.5 CECs.

Register now at s.uconn.edu/ebptraining

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