A
home visiting program of the New York State Department
of Health targeting pregnant women and parenting families
with young children. The goal is to reduce infant mortality
by connecting families to health and social services.
Families are assisted in identifying their needs and dealing
with their barriers to accessing services. Families receive
education and guidance on the importance of prenatal and
postpartum care; behavioral risk factors such as poor
nutrition, substance abuse, HIV infection and sexually
transmitted disease prevention and how to promote positive
health behaviors. |
