Mission and Basics
Name one of the objectives or goals of IRC Healthy Start.
What is:
Decrease infant mortality
Provide free, evidence-based classes & services for prenatal, childbirth & first years
Empower women, their partners and families to be the best parents they can be
Build partnership among families, volunteers & maternal & child advocates
What county does IRC Healthy Start Coalition serve?
What is:
Indian River County
(regardless of financial status)
With the exception of the GROW Doula program, which is determined on a sliding fee scale, how much do services provided by IRC Healthy Start Coalition cost?
What is:
Nothing. Zero.
Which program is described as the gateway to all our programs and services?
What is:
Maternity Navigation
Which program focuses on child development, parent, family & early childhood health/safety education, and promotes positive parent-child interaction?
What is:
Healthy Families
What is one thing our Healthy Start app gives you access to:
What is:
Evidence-based info
Kick counter
Contraction timer
Personal journal
Immunization log
What is the stipulation for families to receive free essential items from IRC Healthy Start Coalition?
What is:
They must be a client actively participating in one of our programs.
Bonus!!!
Question for all groups:
In the 2022-2023 year, how many books were distributed to families to develop literacy skills?
(Not in the manual)
What is:
1021
(closest to this number wins)
Which program offers lactation counseling, a visit from a registered nurse, and refers to additional programs, playgroups, and classes?
What is:
Babies and Beyond
Which program is for first-time pregnant moms, earlier than 28 weeks? It helps them develop preventative health practices, improve diets, and reduce risk factors?
(hint: includes home visits by a trained RN)
What is:
Nurse Family Partnership
What is one of your goals as a IRC Healthy Start Ambassador.
To support the health and well-being of mothers, babies, and families in Indian River County.
Engage with the community to raise awareness about the Healthy Start programs and services.
Refer at least 5 families to Healthy Start within a year of becoming an Ambassador.
What is one of the 3 ways referrals can be sent in?
What is:
Fax to 772-563-9125
Email to Stacey@irchealthystart.org
or use the QR code for the online referral
How long has IRC Healthy Start Coalition been supporting mothers, fathers, babies and families for?
What is:
over 30 years
(any answer over 30 is good)
Name 1 discussion topic for both individual and group meetings during the 12-week Fatherhood program?
What is:
(any of the below)
How to prepare for birth
Improving relationships and parenting skills
Parenting knowledge
Creating a positive attitude toward parenting
Which program is intended to increase parental knowledge of early childhood development, build stronger bonds between the child and caregiver, increase school readiness and success, and detect developmental delays and health issues?
What is:
Parents as Teachers
How many client facing programs does IRC Healthy Start run?
What is:
9
Does IRC Healthy Start Coalition offer mental health services?
What is:
Yes, we partner with local mental health agencies and can directly refer clients to these entities.
Bonus!!!!
Question for all groups. Closest answer wins.
Roughly what percentage of moms in Indian River County are enrolled in Medicaid?
What is:
50%
Which program provides non-medical professional support through physical, emotional, and informational assistance. It helps pregnant moms achieve the healthiest, most satisfying birthing experience possible.
What is:
G.R.O.W. Doula
Which program was formerly known as the PEACE program and the goal is to train and support community members and professionals on Perinatal Mental Health?
What is:
Healthy Communities
Our mission statement is to establish and support a local system of care that optimizes the health of moms, babies, and their families living in Indian River County.
What is 1 of the 4 Core Values?
(hint- D.I.R.E)
What is:
Diversity
Integrity
Relationships
Excellence
Does IRC Healthy Start Coalition accept used baby items and furniture?
What is:
No. All our items are brand new. We partner with local organizations that provide items needed for our families.
How many moms do we touch in Indian River County?
What is:
95%
Which program offers in house visits to discuss nutrition, mental health, tobacco cessation, immunizations, child check-ups, feeding support, and more?
What is:
Health Education
Which program brings together key members of the community to examine the information from individual cases of fetal and infant death to identify factors that contributed to those deaths?
What is:
F.I.M.R. (Fetal Infant Mortality Review)
*We are looking for key members of the community to participate in both groups. Good referrals are people in the medical industry, community leaders, FILL IN MORE HERE