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BRIGHT FUTURES : 

BRIGHT FUTURES

Every Child DeservesA Bright Future : 

Every Child DeservesA Bright Future Every child deserves: to be healthy experience joy have self-esteem have caring family & friends succeed in life

What Is Bright Futures? : 

What Is Bright Futures? Bright Futures is a: Vision Philosophy Set of Expert Guidelines Practical Developmental Approach to Providing Health Supervision

Goals of Bright Futures : 

Goals of Bright Futures Promote healthy behaviors Develop partnerships between health professionals, families, and communities Improve health outcomes

Bright Futures Support : 

Bright Futures Support American Academy of Pediatrics Am. Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Am. Dental Hygienists’ Association American Dietetic Association NAPNAP American Public Health Association American School Health Association American Nurses Association National Center for Health Education Association of MCH Programs National Assembly for School-based Health Care National Association of School Nurses National Association of WIC Directors National Mental Health Association Society of Adolescent Medicine American Medical Association and many more…

Bright Futures Core Concepts : 

Bright Futures Core Concepts Prevention Works Families Matter Health Is Everyone’s Business

Prevention Works! : 

Child Safety Seats Fluoridation Immunizations Bike Helmets Home Safety Back to Sleep Prevention Works!

Families Matter! : 

Families Matter! Partnership with the Family Families as partners Families as caregivers Families as teachers Families as resources

Community Partnerships : 

Community Partnerships Health Providers Early Childhood Programs Child Care Local Health Departments Community Centers Schools Dental Offices Where families & youth are!

Bright Futures Core Competencies : 

Bright Futures Core Competencies Building Effective Partnerships Fostering Family-Centered Communication Promoting Health & Preventing Illness Managing Time for Health Promotion Educating Families Through Teachable Moments Advocating for Children, Families, and Communities

Bright Futures is also a set of Health Promotion materials : 

Bright Futures is also a set of Health Promotion materials For Professionals Child Care Providers Family Service Providers Health Support Staff Nurses For Families

Bright Futures Materials for Professionals : 

Bright Futures Materials for Professionals

Bright Futures Guidelines : 

Bright Futures Guidelines

Bright Futures Pocket Guide : 

Bright Futures Pocket Guide www.brightfutures.org/pocket

Developmental Focus : 

Developmental Focus Four Major Sections Infancy: 0-11 Months Early Childhood: 1-4 Years Middle Childhood: 5-10 Years Adolescence: 11-21 Years

Content of Development Sections : 

Content of Development Sections Developmental Chart Family Preparation Common Strengths & Issues Beginning the Partnership Health Supervision Visit Exam Tips Screening Procedures Immunizations Anticipatory Guidance for the Family

Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health : 

Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health Emphasis: Coordinate services between dental and health professionals Assess risk factors and protective factors Measure oral health outcomes Make oral health care accessible Provide early intervention

Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition : 

Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition Emphasis: Good Nutrition Requires Balance Nutrition Must be Integrated Joy Enhances Nutrition, Health & Well-being Identification and Intervention Strategies Partnerships Among Health Professionals, Families, and Communities

Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity : 

Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity Emphasis: Improve health and physical activity status Establish developmentally appropriate physical activity guidelines Identify desired outcomes of regular physical activity Encourage partnerships Increase family knowledge, skills, & participation

Bright Futures in Practice: Mental Health : 

Bright Futures in Practice: Mental Health Emphasis: Promotion of Mental Health Prevention and Early Recognition Developmental Issues by Age Bridges- Quick Primer Tool Kit - Screening Tools and Family Handouts

Mental Health Tools for Families : 

Mental Health Tools for Families How to Soothe a Crying Baby Guidelines for Special Time Stimulating Environments Principles of Limit Setting Time Out How to Help Families Stop Spanking

Materials for Families : 

Materials for Families

For more information, visit these Internet Resources : 

For more information, visit these Internet Resources Bright Futures at AAP www.brightfutures.aap.org Bright Futures at Georgetown www.brightfutures.org Bright Futures for Families www.brightfuturesforfamilies.org

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Thank you for your interest in Bright Futures. : 

Thank you for your interest in Bright Futures. We look forward to working together to improve health for children!