CSSP helps provide state policymakers with research-informed, results-based policy strategies to support child and family well-being in their states through . This web-based tool provides guidance on maximizing federal resources and highlights state examples of effective policies and financing approaches; which is critical during tough economic times. This paper is intended to be a companion piece to the promote children’s social, emotional, behavioral health section on . Stringent criteria were used to select the indicators and recommended strategies in this paper. For example, the indicators are limited to those for which 50-state data are available and those that research.
