Effects of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic on Early Childhood Development: Short- and Long-Term Risks and Mitigating Program and Policy Actions

Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Alice J. Wuermli, Pia Rebello Britto, Benard Dreyer, James F. Leckman, Stephen J. Lye, Liliana Angelica Ponguta, Linda M. Richter, Alan Stein - The Journal of Pediatrics

The authors of this article review the evidence base on short- and long-term risks for children during early childhood development (ECD, defining this from prenatal to 8 years of age) and present evidence-based mitigating program and policy actions that may reduce these risks.

No Time to Wait: A Call to Increase Investments for Young Children and Families Facing COVID-19 and Displacement

Joan Lombardi, Early Opportunities; Nada Elattar, UNICEF; Dr. Sweta Shah, Aga Khan Foundation

This Call to Action outlines some of the impacts of both displacement and COVID-19 that are threatening the positive development of many young children around the world. It calls for governments and donors honor existing commitments, ensure inclusion of young children and families in public systems and take FIVE immediate actions.

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COVID-19 Position Statement: Five Priority Actions to Protect, Support and Strengthen the Early Childhood Workforce

Early Childhood Workforce Initiative

In line with principles outlined by the Early Childhood Development Action Network and the International Task Force for Teachers for Education 2030, the following are five key actions that governments, civil society organizations, and funding agencies must take to support the early childhood workforce to ensure continuity and quality in efforts to promote nurturing care.

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Consideraciones sobre el mecanismo de prevención de la institucionalización (Gatekeeping) durante la pandemia del COVID-19

Changing the Way We Care

Este documento presenta recomendaciones para garantizar que los procedimientos del mecanismo de prevención de la institucionalización continúen siendo efectivos o, en algunos casos, se fortalezcan durante la pandemia de la COVID-19.

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Consideraciones durante la pandemia de COVID-19 para el manejo de casos de niños, niñas y adolescentes bajo cuidado de abrigo y protección residencial

Changing the Way We Care

Esta guía debe considerarse para: niños, niñas y adolescentes que actualmente viven en un entorno de protección residencial, lo cual incluye a aquellos que han sido colocados antes y después del inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19.

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