Maternal Child Health Systems, Environmental Health, Immunizations, Healthy Mealtimes and Physical Activity, Disease Prevention, Tobacco and Nicotine-free child care, School Wellness, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and Nurse Home Visiting Programs

Description:

Tri-County Health Department’s mission is to promote, protect and improve the lifelong health of individuals and communities in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties through the effective use of data, evidence-based prevention strategies, leadership, advocacy, partnerships and the promotion of health equity.

The programs at TCHD that serve early care and education (ECE) professionals and families with young children are listed below:

• Environmental Health Inspections for ECE sites- Regular visits to child care facilities to ensure that health regulations are met and to provide educational information
• Immunization access and support
• Child Development- support for child care centers, community members, partners, and families to support child development and observing and connecting children for developmental delays
• Family-Friendly Workplace Policies- resources and support for promoting family-friendly workplaces.
• Breastfeeding Friendly Environments- resources to support child care facilities, primary care providers, and worksites to achieve breastfeeding friendly environments
• Healthy Mealtimes and Physical Activity- Professional development training sessions and resources to support early care and education staff around healthy meal and play times
• Communicable Disease Prevention- Accurate health information shared about the transmission and prevention of communicable disease in the child care setting
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC-Electronic food benefits and education for qualifying breastfeeding, pregnant and children up to age five
• Tobacco and Nicotine Free Childcare- Assistance in implementing local tobacco and nicotine policies
• Home Visiting Programs- Nurse Family Partnership and Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (HCP)
• School Wellness- Assistance in implementing local school wellness programs and policies

Primary Role of Program in Early Childhood Systems:

System Coordination

Service Area(s):

Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas

Population(s) Served:

Prenatal, Newborn, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergartners, Families, Caregivers, Teachers, Other Professionals

Outcome-Based Activities The Program/Initiative Provides:

Services and supports promote the well-being and resiliency of parents and caregivers
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Family knowledge and capacity support children’s healthy development and learning
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Families, including those with high needs, experience timely and coordinated services and supports
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Education, coaching and ongoing training exist for caregivers, teachers and other professionals
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Learning experiences and environments are high quality, developmentally appropriate and affordable
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Program evaluates effectiveness of activities and services:

Yes