One of TRI-CAP’s Healthy Families Support Specialists met with a family that was struggling with their bills due to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. The support specialist referred and connected this family with TRI-CAP’s Housing Services where they were able to get further assistance.
Another TRI-CAP Healthy Families participant was struggling with anxiety attacks. The participant was at home with two young children for weeks without leaving the home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. With the guidance from their TRI-CAP’s Healthy Families Support Specialist, the participant started to focus more on self-care and taking mini breaks when becoming too stressed. This parent has reported that they now feel less stressed and the anxiety attacks have been less frequent.
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Following the administration of developmental scales and behavioral questionnaires, one TRI-CAP’s Healthy Families Support Specialist was able to help clients (parents) identify early warning signs of autism in their child. The family’s home visitor was able to help connect them with professional autism services and support in the area so that the child can be further evaluated.
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A Healthy Families Support Specialist met with a client whose infant scored low on a gross motor development exam. Their Support Specialist was able to refer the family to First Steps and now their baby is getting the physical therapy and support she needs to assist with her development.
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Comments from a Healthy Families client:
“My Home visitor was great! Being a first time mom, I really needed the support. I needed someone to tell me that I was doing okay or when I needed to try something different. I could talk to my support specialist about things when no one else in my life had time to listen. My life has changed for the better with the help of you!”