eDirectory : Connecting Families to Support & Success

1. eDirectory:Connecting Families to Support & Success

2. Thank you! Our Funders • Partnership for Early Childhood Investment • A.J. Pritzker Foundation • Reissa Foundation Our Partners • Consortium Referrals Workgroup • Center for Strategic Partnerships • LA Best Babies Network • Department of Public Health • Mavcode

3. What is home visiting? • In-home family support • Voluntary • By trained professionals • Includes parent coaching & linkage to services

4. Why?

5. Research shows home visiting… Improves parenting & family safety Improves health outcomes Improves child & maternal mental health Improves cognitive & social development

6. Why an eDirectory? Because there are great programs in LA to help both of these populations, but connecting with the right one can be complicated! Because moms facing acute challenges (homelessness, mental health, domestic violence, medical challenges) can thrive with the right support! Because all new moms could use someone knowledgeable in their corner!

7. Why an eDirectory? • A tool for partner agencies to use to connect families effectively • A tool for outreach & enrollment teams to use to redirect families if their own program is not a fit

8. Introducing: The eDirectory!

9. Who is the intended audience? • Professionals working with families or pregnant women • Secondarily can be used by parents directly

10. We need you! What the system will do: • Identify program(s) a family is likely eligible for • Provide local program contact & referral info Your role: • Gather the info needed in a warm manner “This is to help connect you to the right program.” • Help the family decide which program(s) may be the best fit (if they qualify for multiple) • Help the family enroll in a program • Ideally, call the programs with the client to determine availability of openings, and, if needed, help the family fill out paperwork

11. The eDirectory is user friendly… It asks only the questions needed to: • Identify all programs available to a specific family • Clarify the contact info & referral mechanism for those programs Starting with…

12. Pregnancy questions ask info required to determine programs that an expectant mom may qualify for:

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16. The system provides a list of programs the family likely qualifies forwith contact and referral info for the local provider

17. Descriptions of all programs are accessible via a link that is at the top of every page

18. The list is also available in Spanish

19. Important! Bottom of the Results Page Has a Feedback Option– Please use it if you notice anything outdated!

20. Your turn: Try it! edirectory.homevisitingla.org

21. How do I choose between programs? • Acute challenges present? • In person vs. remote support? • Interest or need for specialized support? e.g. cultural (Asian/Native), medically high-risk, LAUSD teen, child with disabilities • Availability

22. How do I choose between programs?UNOFFICIAL Cheat Sheet Welcome Baby: • Intended more for families who are not presenting high-risk needs; available for families delivering at one of the 14 participating hospitals, regardless of risk factors or socioeconomic status. Trained professionals provide personalized support and education during pregnancy and through the child’s first nine months of age. Programs for Families with Acute Challenges: • Nurse Family Partnership: services provided by a nurse; evidence-based program intended for expecting moms enrolling prior to 28 weeks pregnancy, serving up to age 2; has sub-specialty for LAUSD teens • MAMA’s Neighborhood: flexible program integrated with DHS medical services; particularly helpful for women with history of medical challenges and/or other high-risk factors (e.g., homelessness) • Early Head Start: comprehensive evidence-based program that supports family goals and child development; has a focus on serving low income families & children with disabilities up to age 3; provides weekly visits and two monthly group socials to foster learning. • Parents as Teachers: evidence-based support provided by a parent educator twice per month, as well as via group meetings; serves families through preschool-age; more child development/education focus • Healthy Families America: evidence-based program intended for families who have experienced violence or other challenges (e.g. trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse); helps parents support their child’s development, school readiness and health; services may continue until the child’s 5th birthday • Partnerships for Families: delivered by masters-level professionals; intended for families with a history of substance abuse, domestic violence or mental health; has Asian-Pacific Islander & Native American svc. • Healthy Start: focuses on improving health, achieving healthy births, strengthening family resilience Families who prefer a remote program (Note-- in-person is recommended): • USC Parents as Teachers Telehealth: Families participate in live, online meetings with parent educators.

23. “Parenting” and “Pregnant and Parenting” options work similarly… asking only the relevant questions

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28. Quiz: What should you do if you notice any outdated info?

29. Your turn: Try it! edirectory.homevisitingla.org

30. How will you remember me when you need me? edirectory.homevisitingla.org BOOKMARK! BINDER! PRINT! POST BY YOUR MOUSE PAD!

31. Questions?