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Help Us Grow Successfully (HUGS) is a home-based prevention and intervention program that provides services to prenatal/postpartum women, children from birth through age 5, and parents/guardians of these families. The HUGS prorgam is designed to:
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Improve pregnancy outcomes
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Improve maternal and child health and wellness
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Improve child development
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Maintain or improve family strengths
To achieve these goals, home visitors form a unique and voluntary relationship with a family with identified needs. The home visitors provide education and connect families with resources in their communities.
Who is Eligible for HUGS?
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Pregnant teens and women
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Postpartum teens and women
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Children birth through 5 years of age
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Parent/Guardian of children under age 6
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Women who had death of a child less than 2 years of age
How to make a feferral:
There are no financial guidelines. Referrals can be made by calling (423) 209-8080 or faxing a referral to (423) 209-8156. Referrals are made by physicians, hospitals, social agencies, clinics, family members and individuals. Click to fill out the HUGS referral form. |