What you and your family will receive:
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Home visits in your home or at a place where you feel comfortable (Telehealth visits are also available)
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We use the following curricula to guide our visits: Partners for a Healthy Baby, SAFECARE, Mother and Babies, Circle of Security, & Growing Great Kids
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Prenatal and postpartum support
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Positive parenting practices
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Information on your child’s growth and developmental milestones
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Assistance in accessing community resources
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Breastfeeding education and support
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Information and guidance on a range of topics such as home safety and safe sleep
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Learn Infant massage by certified staff
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Attachment and Bonding
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Early learning and literacy for improved school readiness and developmentally appropriate activities
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Incentive items for participation in our program
Home Visiting Benefits:
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Personalized Support: Having a dedicated individual who prioritizes the health and well-being of you and your family.
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Enhanced Communication Awareness: Gaining insights into how your child expresses their needs and wants.
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Growth-Focused Relationships: Learning how your interactions with your child can positively influence their development.
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Pregnancy and Development Guidance: Receiving valuable advice and encouragement regarding your pregnancy and your child's developmental milestones.
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Strengthened Parent-Child Connections: Building a deeper and more positive bond with your child.
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Better Preparedness for School: Helping your child become ready for school through supportive and educational interactions.
Eligibility
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Our services are voluntary and free with no income requirements. We support families regardless of age, ethnicity, culture, language, faith traditions and beliefs, and family composition.
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Must be a resident of McKinley County
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Are pregnant or parenting a child(ren) under age 5
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How do I enroll in your program?
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Any member of the community can participate in the program by referring themselves or by being referred by another family or partner organization.
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Once we receive a referral, an Avenues team member will contact the family within a few days to set up an informational visit.
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This is an opportunity for the family to learn more about the Avenues program. If the family decides to sign up, preliminary information and paperwork, including confidentiality agreements will be completed.
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The family, together with their assigned home visitor, will decide how many visits they would like per month. This can range from once a week to two times a month, with a minimum visit time of 90 minutes per month. Visits are hybrid: face-to-face and via telehealth.
Avenues Early Childhood Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.