Causes: Health, Public Health

Mission: Children's futures ("cf") aims to improve child health & development outcomes for children throughout mercer county in nj. Cf leads a collaboration of public and private agencies working to strengthen parenting, enhance access to health insurance, medical care and quality child care, and increase school readiness.

Programs: In 2014, children's futures programs provided case management, parenting education, home visitation and outreach services to nearly 2,000 women, children and families. Case management was provided to 736 unduplicated participants at the centers which included pregnancy testing, parenting education, child development education and assistance in securing insurance, a medical home, child immunizations and wic nutritional services. The bavolek nurturing parenting education program was provided to 205 parents to increase skills in parental self-efficacy, skills in discipline, guidance and reading to children. Home visitation using the nurse family partnership program was provided to 132 first time mothers and 85 children. There were 26 babies born during the year and there were no infant deaths. All mothers received prenatal care and education, depression screening and parenting education. Outreach efforts provided education and information to over 6,000 individuals through 73 event and various activities through mercer county.