| About NHSA
Mission
of the National Healthy Start Association
The mission of the National Healthy Start Association
is to promote the development of community-based maternal and child health
programs, particularly those addressing the issues of infant mortality,
low birthweight and racial disparities in perinatal outcomes.
As part of its mission, the NHSA supports the expansion of a wide range
of activities and efforts that are rooted in the community and actively
involve community residents in their design and implementation. |
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Vision
Statement
The NHSA is a recognized leader in and advocate for reducing infant mortality and perinatal disparities and the hub for maternal and child health programs and services. |
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NHSA Program Information
- Educate
its members, the public at large, federal, state and local policymakers
and elected officials on the need for and effectiveness of community-based
programs to reduce infant mortality, low birthweight, and racial disparities in perinatal outcomes.
- Provide
a nationwide communications and technical assistance network for the
exchange and dissemination of "models that work."
- Increase
public awareness concerning the needs of pregnant women, infants,
children and families.
- Identify
common factors that impact maternal and child health status and develop
strategies to sustain Healthy Start and other community-based maternal
and child health programs.
- Collect
and analyze data and publish reports on evaluation findings and lessons
learned from Healthy Start programs.
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If
you have questions or comments contact:
The National Healthy Start Association, Inc.
2030 M Street, NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 296-2195 | Fax: 202-296-2197
Email: info@nationalhealthystart.org |
