To provide leadership and a statewide focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and to encourage and support effective community prevention efforts. Additionally, families improved their ability to be self-sufficient. A Crisis Nursery program targeting children from birth to age eight who are potential victims of child abuse and neglect due to their parents social isolation in the community. A program designed to enhance nurturing and bonding skills between teen mothers and their children, and increase the parenting ability of young fathers.
Home visiting and interactive parent education and respite care are the components of the program.
A crisis nursery and family support program targeting low-income, special needs and general public with children birth to eight. A home visiting program to improve the health and social functioning of high-need mothers and their infants. A family support center providing a full range of family support programs and services. Parent education and support for families living in transitional housing. A family support center providing a full range of family support programs and services to low-income families.