Part K-1 Performance and Outcome-Based Provisions for TANF-Funded Programs

1. TANF Program Area

   Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program

2. Program Description:

   The Healthy Families New York Program is a voluntary home visiting program that offers systematic assessment of pregnant women and new parents for risks that may lead to child abuse and poor health/ development outcomes. Families identified with high risk factors are offered long-term home visiting services until the child is in school or Head Start. The home visiting services focus on supporting parents and building on the inherent strength of families.

3. Appropriation level/funding source(s) SFY 2007-2008:

   TANF - $21.6 million

   State General Funds - $ 3.6 million

4. Outcomes and Performance Targets:
   • Improved child health and development
   • Improved parent-child interaction
   • Improved maternal life course
5. Contract list – Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program Contract List
6. Performance Data - Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program
7. Locations Served - Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program Locations Served (PDF)
8. Primary Contact - Bernadette Johnson - Bernadette.Johnson@ocfs.state.ny.us