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Help Us Grow Successfully
HUGS Contact Information:
(423) 209-8080
(423) 209-8156 FAX
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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 birth through age 5, and parent/guardian of these families.
The goals of the program are:
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To improve pregnancy outcomes
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To improve maternal and child health and wellness
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To improve child development
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To 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.
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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 |
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How to Make a Referral:
There are no financial guidelines. Referrals are 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.
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Additional Internet Resources:
TN Dept of Health Maternal and Child Health
TN Dept of Health Lead Program
TennCare
American SIDS Institute
Office of Minority Health
Baby Center
Zero to Three
CDC Women's Health
Healthy Children
Parenting
First Things First
Chattanooga Area Mothers of Multiples
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Other Resources:
Department of Human Services
Food stamps, Families First, Medicaid & TennCare
(423) 634-6200
First Call for Help
2-1-1
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Dept
Immunizations, WIC, Physicals
(423) 209-8050
Car Seat Classes
(423) 209-8204
Breast Feeding-Best Start
(423) 209-8321
Children's Special Services
(423) 209-8080
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