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Blackford, Jay and Randolph County Healthy Families

The Blackford, Jay and Randolph County Healthy Families program was established
through the Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc. in June of 1998.

This program is part of the larger initiative of Healthy Families Indiana and Healthy Families America. Healthy Families is a voluntary home visiting program offered to new and expectant families in Blackford, Jay, and Randolph Counties. Self-referrals are accepted, along with referrals from other outside agencies or service organizations.

Healthy Families currently provides services to families beginning prenatally through the age of three (3)

 

Healthy Family Services

Research Demonstrates Positive Results and Sustained Impact for HFA Families:

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Reduced Recurrence of Maltreatment by 1/3
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48% fewer low-birthweight Infants
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5x More Likely to Enroll in School or Training Programs
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Reduced Recurrence of Maltreatment by 1/3
0 %
48% fewer low-birthweight Infants
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5x More Likely to Enroll in School or Training Programs

Improved maternal
and child health

Increased child
development and
school readiness

Increased family
economic self-
sufficiency

Reduced family
violence

Snapshot of Indiana HFA Data from 2021:

8,307

Families Supported

110,349

Home Visits

37

HF Sites Across Indiana

For more about HFA’s Evidence of Effectivness, visit:

https://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/our-impact/evidence-of-effectiveness/

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Support for this program provided by:

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Healthy Families provides the following services to families:
  • Personal home visits by a Family Support Specialist
  • Prenatal information focusing on a healthy pregnancy
  • Child development information, development milestones, and activities to
    promote parent/child interaction
  • Utilizes a network of community resources to ensure families have access to
    pre and post-natal services and the additional support needed for a child’s
    healthy start
  •  Developmental screenings for young children

Contacts/Referral information

Marsi Dow
Email: marsi.dow@ysbjc.com
Phone: 260-726-8520
Fax: 260-726-8535