Programs
Florida MIECHV
The federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) initiative is being implemented in Florida through a public-private partnership. Led by the Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions, Inc., the goal of the initiative is to improve health and developmental outcomes for families living in high-need communities through voluntary, evidence-based home visiting programs.
Leveraging Community Resources
Florida MIECHV funds proven programs that leverage established community resources and work with families who seek help in a trusted environment—their homes. Because families ask for help, they are committed, want to do better, and work hard to be better parents.
Evidence-based Programs
Sixteen organizations are implementing three evidence-based program models in 35 high-need communities across Florida aimed at equipping parents and other caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to assist their children in being safe, healthy, and ready to succeed in school. The three program models funded by Florida MIECHV are Healthy Families America, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. These models were selected by the communities based on local needs and gaps in services.
Florida MIECHV is also building capacity that supports all early childhood prevention services through professional development and fostering program accountability and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
The federal program was established in Section 2951 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), amending Title V of the Social Security Act.
The Florida MIECHV program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HRSA #X10MC53611).
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