OUR GOALS
1.- To improve school performance through healthy children, resulting in less absenteeism and showing up for school ready to learn. This will be accomplished through the services of our Nurse Practitioner and our Health Clinic, who are ready to provide immunizations, physical examinations, treatment, medications, and referrals to medical professionals as needed.
2.- To provide for early intervention and better communication between parents, staff, and the larger community. This will be accomplished through parent information workshops, English as Second Language classes, technical assistance to complete, and integrate legal and agency assistance for the family.
3.- To insure improvement in obtaining needed services from community agencies through the removal of barriers. This will be accomplished through participation and accountability of schools and social services agencies.
Some of the ongoing programs and services offered at the Madison Healthy Start Family Center include, but are not limited to the following:
Family Case Management
Health Referrals (dental, vision, pediatric specialists)
Parent Classes (e.g. Health awareness, health prevention, ESL, Nutrition, Parenting - Parent Project & Loving Solutions, Basic Technology, etc.)
Health Club (e.g. exercise groups)
Medi-Cal & CalFresh assistance
Health Insurance Referrals
Mental Health Counseling Referrals & Support Groups
Referrals for basic needs (food, clothing, utilities, transportation)
Basic Citizenship policies and information
Doctor's Advice Workshops
Used clothes, household items, and furniture donations
Holiday donation referrals
Highly confidential environment
Other referrals as needed
