Children's Services Council of Martin County
2011-12 Funding Priorities
1. Maternal and Child Health
The Children’s Services Council of Martin County promotes maternal and child health by supporting services that focus on:
- Healthy Birth Outcomes including services to promote family reproductive health, early entry into prenatal care and its regular use, healthy birthweight and the prevention of fetal/infant mortality.
- Healthy Child Development with a priority placed on programs that promote healthy child development and are guided by a recognized theory of child development or supported by sound scientific research. The goal of these services is to give each child the opportunity for a healthy birth and positive physical, social, and emotional development.
2. After-School Care
The Children’s Services Council of Martin County promotes after-school care by supporting programs that provideyear-round services that encourage a combination of:
- Learning/Academic Achievement
- Physical Activity
- Acquisition of Drug/Alcohol Resistance Skills
Services should be provided in a safe environment during the after-school hours under adult supervision. All programs should strive to promote character, increase protective factors/assets and minimize high-risk behaviors in children.
3. Mental Health
Mental health services provided to families and children by licensed clinical mental health providers.
4. Child Abuse Prevention
Child abuse and neglect prevention for families at risk for involvement or further involvement with the Department of Children and Families.
5. Targeted Funding
These projects are developed in conjunction with Council staff and are based on key indicators that correlate with the Children’s Services Council’s stated priorities and the Council’s Strategic Plan.
6. Critical Source Providers
The Children’s Services Council of Martin County supports programs whosecapacity is necessary to maintain a functioning continuum of care for children and their families.