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When a Child Dies

How to cover the worst day in a family's life. Tap into JCCF's free online training module. (Photo by April Saul)

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LIFELINES: Stories from the Human Safety Net

A JCCF original reporting project on social work.

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nutrition and obesity

Too Much of Too Little

Hidalgo Couty, Tex., is one of the fastest growing places in the nation. It also has one of the highest poverty rates in the nation, which has led almost 40 percent of residents to enroll in the food-stamp program. But the cheap foods families can afford on the standard government allotment also tend to be among the least nutritious, which results in rates of diabetes and obesity that double the national average. Fifth in a series.

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"Families Battle Obesity in Mississippi"

The two-part series demonstrates a very solid if, not masterful, example of enterprising journalism. PBS NewsHour travels to Mississippi to demonstrate graphically two problems--a fatty everyday diet and a distinct preference for fatty foods--that help drive the obesity crisis. The level of fact-finding is obvious and the level of reporting is high.
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“The Heavy Burden of Childhood Obesity,”

A series with powerful relevance and immediacy explores the complex relationship between poor nutrition and access to healthy foods in low-income communities.
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Improving Food Purchasing Selection Among Low-Income Spanish-Speaking Latinos

The percentage of overweight Latino youth in the U.S. has doubled in the last 10 years, according to national data. A December 2011 report from Salud America! concludes that there is a need to develop modified social marketing messages and other communication strategies to promote healthy food purchasing and consumption among Latinos. The organization examined how educational intervention could be used to encourage healthier eating habits among low-income Spanish-speaking Latinos.

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How Rural New Hampshire Residents Struggle to Secure Healthy, Affordable Foods

Ensuring access to comprehensive grocery stores that offer healthy and affordable foods is central to eradicating hunger, according to “How Far Would You Drive for Fresh Food: Some Rural New Hampshire Residents Navigate a Dismal Food Landscape,” a research brief by the Carsey Institute. The brief reports the experiences of 18 rural New Hampshire families who often struggle to obtain healthy foods.

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Challenge! Health Promotion/Obesity Prevention

Pediatric obesity has dramatically increased in the past three decades, particularly among low-income and minority adolescents. The study evaluates a community-based obesity prevention program with an eye toward determining if home and community activities can reduce the prevalence of pediatric obesity among urban, black adolescents.

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Barriers to Obesity Prevention in Head Start

About one-third of children who enter Head Start, the nation’s largest federally funded education program for preschool children, are overweight or obese. Because young children are increasingly spending time in child care and early childhood education programs, focusing on these settings is critical to a comprehensive approach to reducing obesity. But a study -- co-authored by researchers at Temple University and Mathematica Policy Research -- finds that Head Start program directors lack the money, time and knowledge to adequately address obesity.

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Identifying the “Tipping Point”Age for Overweight Pediatric Patients

Doctors typically wait until medical complications arise before they begin treatment for childhood obesity. But the study's findings indicate that the "tipping point" in determining obesity occurs very early in life -- as early as when infants are first learning how much to eat and what to eat.

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Obesity Prevalence Among Low-Income, Preschool-Aged Children -- United States, 1998 -- 2008

This CDC study finds that while one in seven low-income, preschool-aged children is obe

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Differences in Prevalence of Obesity Among Black, White, and Hispanic Adults -- United States, 2006 -- 2008

The prevalence of obesity in the United States has more than doubled in the past three

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The Journalism Center on Children & Families (JCCF) (1993-2014) was devoted to deepening media coverage on issues that affect children, youth and families, particularly the disadvantaged. JCCF provided an array of informational services and connected professional journalists, students and advocates to an extensive network of journalists and content experts. JCCF was based at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

What We Did

JCCF curated daily news content and cutting-edge research about children and families from a wide variety of media, government, academic and public policy sources. The Center provided guidance to journalists seeking sources, tips, experts, data or assistance with ethical dilemmas.

History

JCCF was launched in 1993 with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to create a professional community of practice for reporters whose primary beat was covering children and families. Over 21 years, JCCF offered conferences and fellowship programs to enhance skills and knowledge on a variety of issues, from juvenile justice to preschool education, welfare reform to health care. With support from the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Center created “Beyond The Headlines,” an in-depth resource for reporting on child sexual abuse. The Center produced “When a Child Dies,” an interactive online training module to assist reporters covering child deaths. And, the Center created "LIFELINES: Stories from the Human Safety Net," which included original reporting and resources for reporting on social work.

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The best way to learn is by doing. The next best way is by listening, watching, and observing. Journalists who cover the complex issues affecting children, youth and families have a wealth of experiences and insights. JCCF tapped into this expertise and shared their lessons learned in an series or stories called “Best Practices.”

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JCCF offered training for established and emerging journalists. Our in-depth modules include facts, tips, guidelines and resources to help you do journalism better.

Children's Beat Magazine

JCCF once published a print magazine featuring commentary, resources and best practices from journalists in the field. That magazine ceased publication years ago, but you can access the archive and find excellent coverage of the challenges facing reporters on the “Children’s Beat.”

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