The Social Determinants of Children's Health - Aspen Children's Forum

Explore the critical impact of social determinants on children's health and well-being in this 1-hour 16-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into how factors such as access to nutritious food, social-emotional skill development, and early childhood education significantly influence overall health outcomes. Learn from experts Bill Shore, Mark K. Shriver, and moderator Jane Wales as they discuss strategies to prioritize children's health, including equity initiatives, government programs, hunger strategies, and early warning systems. Gain insights on reframing narratives, supporting underpaid caregivers, and the importance of demonstration projects. Understand the role of knowledge and civic engagement in creating positive change for children's health and discover how initiatives like Share Our Strength and Save the Children Action Network are making a difference.

Introduction
Childrens First Agenda
Share Our Strength
Equity
Helping Families
Repeal and Replace
Where do you target your work
Government programs
Follow the thread
Hunger strategy
Cause related marketing
Medical home
Concierge service
Early warning system
Underpaid caregivers
Demonstration projects
The role of knowledge
Supporting your representatives
Reframing the narrative
Every Child Matters
Alyssa Geddes