Family Health Program
The purpose of the Family Health Program is to improve the health of
women, children (including children with special health care needs)
and families based on their health needs from birth to early childhood,
during the school age and teen years, through young adulthood and the
childbearing years including pregnancy. The Family
Health Program has the responsibility to develop capacity and
infrastructure to assure that health care systems "work" for
mothers, children and families statewide.
The Family Health Program has maternal and child health professionals
who provide their expertise, guidance, and technical assistance to local
public health departments and other providers as well as to consumers with
the intent to advance the health of women, children and families in
Wisconsin.
The Family Health Program has two focus areas:
Guiding Principles
The Family Health Program uses five Guiding Principles to direct its work:
- Family-Centered Care
- Cultural Competence
- Community-Wide Leadership
- Health Promotion and Resiliency
- Outreach and Needs Assessment
For more on the Guiding Principles, go to Guiding Principles
(PDF, 7 KB)
Program Funding
Federal
Title V is the funding source, received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child
Health Bureau (MCHB).
www.mchb.hrsa.gov
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DHS)
Additional Information
To receive more information call (608) 266-3890.
Last Revised: July 28, 2008 |
