COVID-19 Impacts on MN Early Childhood Systems

Description

Filled with infographics, photos, and graphs, this brief summarizes COVID-19's impact on MN Early Childhood Systems. The brief shows that early childhood screenings, referrals, well-child visits, immunizations, public health outreach to underserved communities, and time for professional development were all down during the pandemic. Meanwhile, the use of telehealth increased significantly, resulting in greater need for telehealth infrastructure. The need for mental health services also rose.

Details

Date
2022 
Type
Brief 
Publisher
Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

Topics

  • Early education and development
    • Early childhood screening and assessment
  • Health and safety
    • Child welfare