Our Publications

Housed within the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, CHHCS is a nonpartisan policy, applied research, resource and technical assistance center with a history of developing cross-sector strategies to break down barriers and improve health and education outcomes for children. Below are some our our publications. For more information, please email us at chhcsatgwu [dot] edu.

Primer: Billing for Behavioral Health Services for DC Students

This primer, developed by DC COMBS and SFC, offers an overview of billing behavioral health services for students in DC.

The Maryland Psychologist: ‘School-Family-Youth-Community Partnerships to Improve Youth Mental Health’

This special issue showcases a variety of initiatives targeting practices, people, programs, and policies to improve youth mental health.

Children of Migrant Workers: Supporting the Invisible Student

Children from migrant families face numerous economic, social, and physical challenges impacting their health and education.

Social Influencers of Health and Education Needs Assessment: A Pathway for School Health and Mental Health Professionals

This brief serves as a “pathway” guide, with the necessary tools and practical strategies for identifying root causes of identified or emerging problems.

Strengthening DC School Behavioral Health System and Enhancing Equity

This report is a collective effort to understand the policies, strengths and challenges, and offer recommendations to improve DC’s school behavioral health.