Narrative of Resolution:
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To Enter into An Agreement Between Sullivan County Department of Public Health's MCH/Healthy Families and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $0
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
A RESOLUTION PRESENTED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING A JOINT PROGRAM SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S MCH/HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM AND THE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Department of Public Health recognizes the importance of providing comprehensive support services to families, particularly those with young children, to promote health, nutrition, and overall well-being; and
WHEREAS, the MCH/Healthy Families Program and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program share a common mission to improve maternal and child health outcomes by offering education, resources, and direct services to eligible families; and
WHEREAS, both programs seek to establish a formal agreement to share resources, refer clients for services, and collaborate on outreach efforts to maximize community impact; and
WHEREAS, the execution of a Joint Program Services Agreement between the MCH/Healthy Families Program and the WIC Program would:
1. Enhance Coordination of Services - Facilitate referrals between programs to ensure eligible families receive comprehensive support, including nutritional assistance, prenatal and postnatal care, parenting education, and developmental screenings.
2. Streamline Access to Services - Provide coordinated service delivery where feasible to reduce barriers for participating families.
3. Collaborate on Outreach and Education - Jointly promote program services through community events, workshops, and educational materials to increase awareness and ...
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