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The Natural Helper program is our original child abuse prevention program
providing in-home parenting education, individualized support and a
variety of specialized services to address many challenges facing today’s
families. We assist expecting families, or families with at least one
child under the age of three, in overcoming obstacles and gaining self-sufficiency
in order to ensure an enriched and nurturing home environment for their
children. The Natural Helper program empowers families through home-based
support to strengthen family relationships, create healthy parent/child
bond, increase home safety, and enhance the development of children.
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The Natural Helper Program served 548 clients in 2005. Children remained safe in their own homes. Eighty-eight percent of families made positive changes in their parenting skills and attitudes after completing the program.
The Home Visitor for High Risk Newborn Program is an essential component of Natural Helpers which prevents child abuse and neglect. One hundred and sixty-one (161) were served in 2004, a 125% increase over 2003. | |