Healthy Start Inc

Healthy Start Inc

Healthy Start Inc

Having a baby for the first time brings great changes in life. When a person has baby, he or she may have many questions and need much support. Therefore, there are numbers of programs by Healthy Start Inc. Only having a baby for the first time, become eligible for the program. All services are voluntary and free. The participation begins when participants sign the form Consent and fill in the questionnaire of the new baby. It may be that the questions will a bit personal, but their responses are confidential and will help them to be sure that participants receive the necessary support for their baby.

The functions of the Healthy Start are conducting needs assessments, develop strategic plans at the community level to improve pregnancy outcomes and promote child development, designate funds received from the state private providers' services and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of services. Since its inception in 1991, the Healthy Start Inc. has served thousands of families, helping to improve pregnancy outcomes, improve child health and promote child development (L.A, 2003).

Program Outcomes

The program is relevant: The profiles of communities and the national and regional statistics indicate that the persistent poverty, high unemployment, low-education level, the scarcity of jobs and the high percentage of children in communities First Nations demonstrate the need to offer support to parents and children in low income.

The Program responds to needs identified by communities: The evaluation found that the HS is appreciated and it responds to needs identified by communities. Although the flexibility of the program poses challenges for accountability, in this perspective, it seems to be a force. In particular, programs that provide lunches or hot lunches for children are highly valued by parents and teachers as well as cultural education programs.

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