{"id":26563,"date":"2024-01-18T14:45:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T22:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/?page_id=26563"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:15:49","slug":"policies-matter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/es\/policy\/policies-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Por qu\u00e9 son importantes las pol\u00edticas"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Time-to-Care-Act-legislation-with-Maryland-Governor.jpg\" alt=\"Time to Care Act legislators with Maryland Governor\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Legislaci\u00f3n de la Ley Time to Care con el gobernador de Maryland\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h1>POR QU\u00c9 IMPORTAN LAS POL\u00cdTICAS<\/h1>\n\t<h2>Las pol\u00edticas moldean los entornos<\/h2>\n<p>Los ni\u00f1os y adolescentes se desarrollan en un entorno de relaciones y recursos en nuestras comunidades. Nuestras pol\u00edticas estatales y locales moldean estos entornos. Toda pol\u00edtica que establezcamos debe promover un desarrollo saludable y reducir las cargas innecesarias para los ni\u00f1os y los adultos en sus vidas.<\/p>\n<p>Maryland Essentials for Childhood se centra en seis \u00e1reas de pol\u00edticas que tienen un efecto poderoso y comprobado en el desarrollo infantil y adolescente. <\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FinancialAssistance_EFC_icon.svg\" alt=\"Strengthen economic supports icon with hand and heart with money\" height=\"376\" width=\"376\" title=\"Icono de asistencia financiera EFC\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>Fortalecer los apoyos econ\u00f3micos a las familias.<\/h2>\n\t<p>Las dificultades econ\u00f3micas son una fuente importante de estr\u00e9s, que puede causar o agravar la depresi\u00f3n, la ansiedad y los problemas en las relaciones. Cuando las familias y los cuidadores se encuentran bajo un estr\u00e9s severo, esto puede sobrecargar su capacidad para brindar a los ni\u00f1os entornos seguros, estables y acogedores. <\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, policies that strengthen families&#8217; financial security and increase family income can reduce stress and increase families&#8217; ability to meet children&#8217;s needs. <\/p>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Community-farm-workers.jpg\" alt=\"Community farm workers\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"trabajadores agr\u00edcolas comunitarios\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Child-care-teacher-ensuring-a-strong-start-for-children.jpg\" alt=\"Child care teacher working with young students at a table\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Maestra de cuidado infantil asegura un buen comienzo para los ni\u00f1os\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MEC-Icons_v2_strong-start.svg\" alt=\"Ensure strong start icon with baby carriage and family\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" title=\"MEC-Icons_v2_strong-start\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>Aseg\u00farese de que los ni\u00f1os tengan un buen comienzo.<\/h2>\n\t<p>From the earliest stages of life, children&#8217;s brains are being built from interactions with the environments where they grow, learn and play. People and relationships are part of children&#8217;s environments, including parents, siblings, extended families, childcare providers, medical care providers and more. <\/p>\nTogether, these experiences and exposures shape the quality of brain <a href=\"\/es\/grownups\/early-years\/\">arquitectura<\/a> y establecer una base s\u00f3lida o fr\u00e1gil para todo el aprendizaje, la salud y el comportamiento que le siguen. Las pol\u00edticas y los programas que promueven una arquitectura cerebral s\u00f3lida capacitan a los ni\u00f1os para prosperar y beneficiarnos a todos a largo plazo.<br \/>\n\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MEC-Icons_v2_connect-to-adults-and-activities.svg\" alt=\"Connect youth to caring adults icon with two people holding hands\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" title=\"MEC-Icons_v2_conectar a adultos y actividades\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>Conectar a los j\u00f3venes con adultos y actividades que los atienden.<\/h2>\n\t<p>Las conexiones estrechas con adultos, compa\u00f1eros cercanos y pares ayudan a los j\u00f3venes a cultivar sus habilidades para forjar sus propias vidas, desarrollar resiliencia y prosperar. Cuando los j\u00f3venes se enfrentan a experiencias o entornos adversos, las relaciones que fomentan su desarrollo pueden protegerlos de los efectos negativos a largo plazo. <\/p>\nLas pol\u00edticas y los programas que conectan a los j\u00f3venes con adultos atentos y actividades con un prop\u00f3sito ayudan a los j\u00f3venes a descubrir qui\u00e9nes son, a cultivar la capacidad de dar forma a sus propias vidas y destinos y a aprender a contribuir positivamente al mundo.<br \/>\n\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Caring-adult-helping-a-child-with-ballet.jpg\" alt=\"Caring adult helping a child with ballet\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Un adulto atento ayuda a un ni\u00f1o con ballet.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Doctor-talking-to-child-with-teddy-bear-helping-her-during-adversity.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor talking to child with teddy bear\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Doctor hablando con una ni\u00f1a con un osito de peluche ayud\u00e1ndola durante la adversidad\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MEC-Icons_v2_lessen-harm.svg\" alt=\"Lessen harm icon with heart on hand\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" title=\"MEC-Icons_v2_reducir el da\u00f1o\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>Responder responsablemente para disminuir el da\u00f1o.<\/h2>\n\t<p>When children and youth experience serious adversity, we have a shared responsibility to buffer the impact. There are many approaches to doing this, but all work from the basic idea that adding positive supports can counterbalance the weight of negative experiences. While it&#8217;s always better to prevent adversity from happening in the first place, we can&#8217;t always do that. That&#8217;s why we need our systems to be prepared to respond when harmful events do occur. <\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MEC-Icons_v3_protect.svg\" alt=\"Social norms icon with people and text messages\" height=\"281\" width=\"281\" title=\"MEC-Iconos_v3_protecci\u00f3n\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>Promover normas sociales que protejan a los j\u00f3venes.<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<p>Witnessing or experiencing violence can be especially harmful to young people, yet it&#8217;s common to encounter images and attitudes that suggest it&#8217;s no big deal. It doesn&#8217;t have to be this way. We can change social norms that expose children and adolescents to violence, hostility, and abuse. <\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why we support approaches that promote healthy ideas about relationships and better ways to resolve conflicts.<\/p>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teens-taking-selfies-to-keep-up-with-social-norms.jpg\" alt=\"Teens taking selfies\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Los adolescentes se toman selfies para cumplir con las normas sociales\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Grandpa-teaching-his-child-mindfulness-skills.jpg\" alt=\"Grandpa teaching his grandchild mindfulness skills\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Abuelo ense\u00f1ando a su hijo habilidades de atenci\u00f3n plena\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MEC-Icons_v2_teach.svg\" alt=\"Teach skills icon with teacher at blackboard\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" title=\"MEC-Icons_v2_teach\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>Ense\u00f1ar habilidades.<\/h2>\n\t<p>Cuando los ni\u00f1os, adolescentes y padres aprenden formas efectivas de manejar el estr\u00e9s, resolver conflictos y gestionar sus emociones y comportamientos, est\u00e1n mejor preparados para manejar situaciones dif\u00edciles de formas seguras y saludables. <\/p>\n<p>Se ha demostrado que los programas que ense\u00f1an habilidades sociales y emocionales conducen a menos violencia en las escuelas, mayores avances en el aprendizaje acad\u00e9mico y din\u00e1micas familiares m\u00e1s estables y pac\u00edficas.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHY POLICIES MATTER Policies Shape Environments Children and adolescents develop in an environment of relationships and resources across our communities. Our state and local policies shape those environments. Every policy we set should promote healthy development and reduce unnecessary burdens on children and the adults in their lives. 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