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)
Research Demonstrates Positive Results and Sustained Impact for HFA Families:
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/3
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
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%
48% fewer low-birthweight Infants
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x
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