Early Childhood Comprehensive System
BabyReady in South Dakota: How Enhanced Medicaid Prenatal Care Delivers Better Beginnings
Presented by Valerie Kelly, SD Department of Health
Safe Sleep
Presented by Laurel Rick, MPH and Alejandra Ortiz, MPH, SD Department of Health
Understanding Autism in Early Childhood (0–3 Years)
Presented by Aimee Deliramich, PhD, University of South Dakota
Businesses for Babies: Strategies to Support South Dakota’s Youngest Families
Presented by Chrissie Young, Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment
Strengthening Starts: How Early Learning Communities Are Transforming Collaboration for Young Children
Presented by Kayla Klein, Early Learner South Dakota; Hanna Glissendorf, United Way of Black Hills; Pat Buechler, SDAEYC
The Power of Family Voice
Presented by Steph Wiegand, Family Leader; Brittni Flood; Family Leader; Darbi Hunt, ECCS Family Lead and Community and Family Services Early Childhood Projects Director

