Focus on all families. Every family needs support raising children. The normal stresses of parenthood can be reduced if communities offer resources when they are needed. This strengthens the commitment between families and the larger community, allowing everyone to benefit. Involve business and community partners who are willing and able to provid e resources.
Studies indicate that businesses have much to gain when families are strengthened.
Learn from other communities. Adapt what they are doing to meet your needs. Partnership leaders learned about Healthy Start, a successful home visiting initiative developed in Hawaii. Then they adapted the original model by beginning their work with families before a child is born. Use data to guide your efforts.