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Compendium of School-Based and School-Linked Programs for Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents, February 1999

Community-Based, School-Linked Programs

Chicago Healthy Start

Agency: Chicago Healthy Start
33 E. Congress
Chicago, Illinios  60628
Telephone:
Fax:		 (312) 793-8292
(312) 793-4666
Contact Person: Jerry Wynn
Annual Budget: $2,500,000
Primary Funding Source: Healthy Start

Mission:

Provide comprehensive services to reduce infant mortality.

Profile:

Founded in 1992, Chicago Healthy Start is a school-linked program that provides case management, including medical and social services, for approximately 1,061 pregnant and 3,185 parenting adolescents, 11 to 18 years old, on an annual basis. Chicago Healthy Start is housed in a community-based facility located in the inner city. The population served is African-American (41 percent), white (37 percent), and Hispanic (22 percent). On-site child care is provided.

Description of Service Model:

Chicago Healthy Start seeks to reduce infant mortality for the communities of Douglas Grand Boulevard, West Town, New North, New South, and New West. The program uses the community-driven service integration model of one-stop shopping. Services include case management and outreach, prenatal and well baby care, and nutrition, health, HIV/AIDS, parenting and early childhood education. Chicago Healthy Start also offers academic programs, job placement, academic diplomas, and career counseling. In addition, the program provides counseling for fathers and grandfathers.

Evaluation Methods:

Success is monitored through a case management information system, graduation rates, and job placement statistics.


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