Transforming Pediatrics for Early Childhood (TPEC) Program

Goal 1: The program's goal is to increase statewide access to high-quality ECD services for young children and their families delivered directly in pediatric primary care by a team of health professionals. Goal 2: 1. Place ECD experts in pediatric practices that serve young children and families enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP and deliver high-quality ECD services using a team-based approach.TPEC recipients and local pediatric practices selected as partners should work towards:- 90% of young children in partner pediatric practices receiving a timely well-child visit. - 90% of children in partner pediatric practices receiving a timely developmental screening using a validated parent-completed tool. - 75% of families with young children in partner pediatric practices comprehensively screened for families' needs (like caregiver depression, food assistance, and housing). Goal 3: 2. Build the skills of pediatric primary care staff statewide to deliver high-quality ECD services using a team-based approach. TPEC recipients should: - Continually increase the total number of unique pediatric primary care staff trained across the state during the award period of performance.Goal 4: 3. Improve statewide administrative policies and financing strategies to expand and sustain team-based pediatric primary care, improving the standard of care for all young children. TPEC recipients should:- Continually increase the total number of ECD experts placed in pediatric practices across the state during the award period of performance.

Maternal and Child Health Bureau

(301) 443-1440