Research Report Evaluation of HealthConnect in Our Community: Final Report
Embry M. Howell, Gloria Deckard, Carladenise Edwards, Ian Hill, Louise Palmer, Lee Sanders, Anna S. Sommers
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In 2005 The Children's Trust of Miami-Dade County initiated HealthConnect in Our Community, designed to improve the health of children and adolescents in the county. The program uses community workers to reach out to underserved children and their families. The Urban Institute and three local consultants conducted a formative assessment the program's first year of operation. In a six-day site visit we interviewed 26 individuals, observed program operations in 19 separate locations, and conducted five focus groups, three with clients and two with program staff. This report summarizes the findings from the evaluation, and provides recommendations for improving the program.
Research Areas Health and health care Children and youth Immigration
Tags Health insurance Health care delivery and payment Immigrant access to the safety net Children's health and development Economic well-being Community-based care
Policy Centers Health Policy Center