Nurse home visitors meet with families during pregnancy and for two years after a child is born. Their work with families focuses on personal and environmental health, quality of caregiving, the mother's life at home, school, and work. Research results indicate the program not only improved parents' child rearing skills but also reduced violence and criminal activity in young adults. Suite 200, Denver, CO 80203. Encourage your employer, community group, or religious organization to share the information from the parent brochure, The First Years Last Forever, by including this information in mailings, advertising, and as inserts in bills and paychecks.
Studies show that accredited early childhood programs offer better quality early care and education.
Encourage caregivers of young children to get CPR training. Contact the American Red Cross chapter in your community for a schedule of classes. The leading cause of death among children ages one to four is unintentiona l injuries. Organize members of your community to make it safer for families and young children. Child abuse rates have risen dramatically in recent years.