Health Improvement Strategy
Early Care Programs System of Care
https://mygarrettcounty.com/groups/early-care-programs-system-of-care/
Goal:
To empower parents to give their child the best beginning in life!
Strategy Description:
How Early Care Systems of Care can empower parents during the most important stages of learning (birth to three): Answers questions about pregnancy, nutrition, and childbirth. Links families with community resources. Teaches methods to soothe a crying baby. Offers breastfeeding support. Offers childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Provides developmental screenings. Invites caregivers and children to group activities such as Pizza N Play, Parent Groups, and Stroller Walks. Provides information on infant care, nutrition, child development, health, safety, and many more topics. Helps families set goals for the future & assist families in reaching them. Supports families to achieve advanced education and job readiness goals. Offers Free Warm Line services- Friendly, call-in telephone information & support (301-334-7720 or 301-895-3111).
Level of Change:
Programs
Primary Focus Area:
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health
Data Category Tag:
GCHD Early Care Programs
Strategic Planning Alignment:
Estimated Implementation Date:
2018-07-01
Estimated Completion Date:
2022-06-30
Estimated Ease of Implementation:
Easy
Estimated Cost of Implementation:
Moderate
Potential Community Benefit:
Very High
Research:
http://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/; https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/programs/article/early-head-start-programs
