National Healthy Start Association's Goals and Objectives

The overall goals and objectives of the National Healthy Start Association are to: 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.

National Healthy Start Association's COMMITTEES   The NHSA Board of Directors recently completed a review of its organizational structure. As a result, we established new committees or reformulated old ones. Check back for a list of committee descriptions. Meanwhile, click here to view a list of Board Members and the committees / subcommittees they chair, co-chair or lead.    ____________________________________________________________________ Appointments Healthy Start Evaluation Panel: Representatives to provide input to HRSA on the current evaluation   Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality (SACIM): The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has an advisory committee on Infant Mortality. While this is an appointed committee by the Secretary, visitors are welcome to attend and share public comments.   Expert Panel CDC   Human Resources Manual ____________________________________________________________________ Ad hoc Committees and Task Forces         The President appoints ad hoc committees and task forces, and their chairs, as necessary.

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The National Healthy Start Association, Inc.
2030 M Street, NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036

Phone: (202) 296-2195 | Fax: (202) 296-2197


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