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Program Description
The Healthy Families New York Program is a voluntary home visiting program that offers systematic assessment of pregnant women and new parents for risks that may lead to child abuse and poor health/ development outcomes. Families identified with high risk factors are offered long-term home visiting services until the child is in school or Head Start. The home visiting services focus on supporting parents and building on the inherent strength of families.
| Appropriation level/funding source/SFY 2007-2008 | |
|---|---|
| TANF | $21,600,000 |
| Total funding in federal funds | $3,600,000 |
Outcomes and Performance Targets
- Improved child health and development
- Improved parent-child interaction
- Improved maternal life course
Primary Contact
Bernadette Johnson - Bernadette.Johnson@ocfs.ny.gov
Program Awards
Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program Contract List
Performance Data
Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program
Locations Served
Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program Locations Served (PDF)