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Forces Impacting the Health/Health Care of a Head Start Child
This graphic depicts that the health and health care of a Head Start child are influenced by three major resources--the family, the available health care providers, and the Head Start program--as well as the pathways and barriers that affect communication among those support elements. (back)
Number of Years Working at Head Start for Health Coordinators (back)
| Number of Years | Percentage of Staff |
|---|---|
| 1-4 Years | 42.90% |
| 5-9 Years | 16.70% |
| 10+ Years | 40.50% |
Percentage of Health Coordinators in Multiple Roles by Program Enrollment (back)
| Children Enrolled | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 500 | 70.6 |
| 500 - 999 | 53.8 |
| 1000 or more | 16.7 |
Sources of Payment for Health Services (Parents could report more than one source) (back)
| Source of Payment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Medicaid | 68.1 |
| Direct Payment | 16.1 |
| Private Insurance | 20.9 |
| Other | 7.1 |
Percentage of Parents reporting Health Behavior Changes Since Enrolling
This graphic depicts that 68% of parented reposted behavioral changes in their child since enrolling. 32% of parents reported no changes. (back)
Percentage of Fully Immunized 4-Year-Old Children
This graphic depicts that based on the children's health record review, 87% of 4-year old children were fully immunized in accordance with the Program Information Report (PIR) reporting requirements (4 DPT, 3 OPV, 1 MMR, 1 Bib). (back)
Percentage of Children Receiving Medical Examinations in the Past Year
This graphic depicts that parent reports indicate that over 98% of the Head Start children received physical examinations during the past year. (back)
Percentage of Children Receiving Dental Examinations in the Past Year
This graphic depicts that parent reports indicate that over 96% of the Head Start children received dental examinations during the past year. (back)
Percentage of Children Receiving Mental Health Screenings in the Past Year
This graphic depicts that 89% Mental Health Coordinators said that all children in their program are screened for mental health of developmental concerns through observation of classroom or group socialization activities, individual mental health screenings, or both. (back)
Percentage of Children Receiving Nutrition Screenings in the Past Year
This graphic depicts that 96% of the children received a nutrition screening during the last year. (back)
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