Laserfiche WebLink
Hawaii Healthy Start Program <br />Frequently Asked Questions <br />1-20-09 <br />The Hawaii Healthy Start Program is a statewide, voluntary home visiting program that strengthens <br />families, promotes positive parent-child relationships, and monitors child development in an effort to <br />prevent child abuse. It primarily consists of two major components -Early Identification and Home <br />Visiting. The Early Identification component provides screenings and assessments to identify <br />prenatal and post-partum women and families at-risk for sub-optimal health, developmental delay, <br />and maltreatment. The Home Visiting component provides support services within the family's <br />natural environment to reduce the likelihood of child maltreatment by reducing parental or <br />environmental stressors. There is an emphasis on assuring that the children are enrolled and utilize <br />pediatric services and are developmentally age appropriate. Home Visiting services are offered until <br />the child reaches three years of age. <br />How many families and children are served by the Healthy Start Program? <br />TnTel er.TIVF FNRt71_LMENT FY1995 TO FY2008 <br /> <br /> <br />YEAR <br /> <br />' FAMILIES <br /> <br />CHILDREN <br />CARRY-OVER <br />CHILDREN NEWLY <br />ENROLLED <br />CHILDREN <br />FY95 2,250 1, 893 <br />FY96 2,128 2,024 <br />FY97 2,052 2,102 <br />FY98 2,263 2,441 <br />FY99 2,125 2,360 <br />FY00 2,088 2,330 <br />FY01 2,828 3,013 <br />FY02 4,485 4,648 <br />FY03 4,691 4,845 <br />FY04 4,506 4,802 <br />FY05 4,322 4,632 2,926 1,706 <br />FY06 4,348 4,608 2,832 1,776 <br />FY07 4,308 4,553 2,742 1,811 <br />FY08 4,130 4,411 2,678 1,733 <br />Source: CHEIRS data 7/22/08 <br />Carry-over data for years prior to 2005 is not available or comparable as the database system <br />evolved over the years dependent on program changes for documenting IDEA Part requirements. <br />2. What are Healthy Start Screens and Assessments? <br />Universal screening and assessment is offered to every civilian birth in all civilian birthing hospitals. <br />The assessment worker enters every hospital room, and with permission begins a "screen" in a <br />conversational "talk story' manner. <br />All screened families regardless of whether they are eligible for the program, receive parenting <br />information and referral for services as needed. Screening services include medical home referrals, <br />medical insurance referrals, housing resources, and/or WIC (Women-Infants-Children nutritional <br />Healthy Start <br />FAQ -1- <br />