Dental Health in Youth & Adolescents

February is Children's Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). According to the ADA, over 40% of children have tooth decay by the time they start kindergarten. Schools and health professionals can support children's oral health by supporting kids in developing good routines and behaviors. We have collected some resources below to help.
Resources
The Educator's Guide to Oral Health
These are resources from DentelCare to help support awareness and knowledge and practical advice to help educate students and their parents on the importance of oral health!
Coronavirus Disease and Oral Health
This one-pager has important tips on how families can promote oral health at home.
Realizing the Potential of School-Based Health Centers
These resources from Children’s Dental Health share oral health tips and raise awareness of the importance of pediatric dental care at an early age.
Grant Alerts
Resilia Nonprofit Microgrants |
Resilia
Funding to support U.S. nonprofits with resources and capacity building through data-driven technology solutions. Learn more.
Deadline: March 17, 2022
Quality of Life Grant | Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Funding to support U.S. nonprofits for programs that foster community engagement, improved access, and independent living. Learn more.
Deadline: March 9, 2022
Social Justice, Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism Education Project Grant | Southern Poverty Law Center
Funding to support educators to embrace social justice, anti-bias and anti-racist principles within their classrooms and schools. Learn more.
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Please note that CHHCS does not administer funding opportunities. Please refer to each organization for additional direction and details.
Job Opportunities
School Based Clinician | Clay County Schools (Keystone, FL)
Provide assessment, treatment and educational services for students in Clay County schools identified by an IEP for mental health services. Learn more.
School Counselor | IDEA La Joya Academy (La Joya, TX)
Provides individual/group counseling for at-risk students and refers students who need intense or specialized services, and support student needs. Learn more.
High School Guidance Counselor | Chicago Tech Academy High School (Chicago, IL)
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of data informed interventions, consulting with parents and other staff, and provide guidance to students. Learn more.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
February 17, 2022 | 3:00-4:00pm ET
Hosted by the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children's Agencies (WAFCA) and the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTCN)
February 22, 2022 | 12:30-1:30pm ET
Hosted by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTCN)
February 18, 2022 | 2:00-3:00pm ET
Hosted by Easterseals
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