Local Partnerships
Health Health and brain development are deeply connected, beginning with a mother’s well-being in pregnancy. As part of our commitment to school readiness, we offer programs that promote maternal and infant health, enhance food security, prevent chronic health conditions, and address developmental delays. When families can meet their basic needs, access comprehensive medical care, and connect with The HealthySteps program provides early childhood development support to families at pediatric primary care practices.
appropriate intervention and mental health services, their children are more likely to start school healthy and ready to succeed.
HEALTH AT A GLANCE | 2022-23
596
11,821
28,387
children screened for developmental delays
children served by Reach Out and Read
4,770
1,500
meals delivered to children at risk of food insecurity
HealthySteps consultations in pediatric clinics
families with newborns served by Family Connects
For details about the health programs offered by First Steps local partnerships, see Appendix D.
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