Healthy Families of Herkimer County
Program Overview
As one of the top performing Healthy Families organizations in New York State, in collaboration with Herkimer County Public Health, Healthy Families of Herkimer County provides a passionate, dedicated team of family support specialists, and critical community resources to assist families with the transition to parenthood.
Criteria
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Pregnant (or have an expecting partner) or have a baby under 3 months old.
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Resident of Herkimer County.
Making A Referral
Referrals can be made by completing a program survey and sending by fax to (315) 731-5646, by email to mbenoit@ican.family, or by calling (315) 792-9039. Self-referrals are accepted and encouraged!
Downloadable referral form below!
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1,545Home visits completed by staff in 2020.
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149Families enrolled in the program for at least 3 years, showcasing the strength of our retention in the program.
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120The number of participants in our 6th annual Pinwheels Prevention effort to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention.
Healthy Families of Herkimer County Age Group
- Prenatal
- Adults
Services are home-based.
Why Consider Healthy Families of Herkimer County
Our Team Approach
We embrace the Wraparound model for all of our care, services and programs. Our staff works collaboratively to develop and implement customized treatment plans for the individuals and families in our programs, and each team member contributes to our clients’ successes.
Empowerment & Support
At ICAN, we strive to empower and support individuals and families facing life challenges, by providing them with the tools to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. We assist them with succeeding in any goal they may have set, whether it be recovering from addiction, finding success in the classroom, creating a healthy home for their family as they anticipate the birth of a child, or seeking support and community resources, all while keeping families together as they process through their traumas.
Access To Resources
We connect individuals and families with critical community resources, such as access to physical and mental health providers, employment opportunities, housing options, peer support groups, and Wraparound services. We understand that access to some of these services can be difficult to attain during certain life challenges, and we are here to help individuals and families overcome this obstacle.
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