Male Initiative PPT (1)
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THE HEALTHY START PROGRAM MALE INITIATIVE The goal is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.
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THE HEALTHY START PROGRAM MALE INITIATIVEThe goal is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.
STRENGTHEN FAMILY RESILIENCE To support the ability of an individual, family and
community to cope with adversity and adapt to challenges or change. Resilience refers to a dynamic process encompassing positive adaptation in the context of significant adversity, the ability of an individual family organization,or community to cope withadversity and adapt tochallenges/change.
EMPOWERMENT Overcome adversity and challenges Adapt to change Reduce risks Advance positive opportunities Engage in the well-being of
children Support healthy relationships
between parents Provide an opportunity for
self-sufficiency and economic stability
24/7 DAD
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REQUIRED ACTIVITY CHARACTERISTICS Address toxic stress and support
trauma-informed care Support mental and behavioral health Promote father involvement Improve parenting
PROVIDED RESOURCES Anger management Assistance with making job
connections through local job fairs and temporary employment agencies
Breastfeeding support Case management services Legal Advice/Rights of Fathers Communication skills Depression screening and referral Expungement information Food and clothing assistance General health and prevention
education on prenatal/postpartum care, childbirth education, diet, exercise and nutrition, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs), smoking cessation, and substance abuse
Help in identifying and connecting families with other health and social services via referrals
Housing assistance Life skills/goals Male reproductive health
services/Reproductive life plan Parenting skills Relationship Strengthening/Father
to Father Support Resume Building Spouse/Significant other support Transportation services
NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH WEEKJUNE 12TH – JUNE 17TH Partnering with JHCHC Preventative Health
Department – Dr. Debra Rice Educational flyers throughout our Hinds County
clinics about the HS Male Initiative Educational material on colorectal cancer Physicals for men Give-a-ways Wear Blue Friday
*Events are tentative
TENTATIVE EVENTS Actively outreach and recruit fathers through
collaboration with existing initiatives
Design individualized case management for fathers
Implement education, provide prompt feedback
Link other agencies and organizations for providing mental, social and health services for fathers
MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
QUESTIONS?Christopher R. Cox
Healthy Start Program – Male InitiativeJackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center
[email protected](601) 362-5321 x1148
