Issue Areas
August 8, 2022
Health and well-being
Overview
Good health is a critical foundation to all mobility outcomes. Healthy families and neighborhoods contribute to positive outcomes at every life stage. Healthy children are more likely to be ready for kindergarten, stay on-track through elementary and middle school, and graduate from high school. And healthy adults are more likely to receive a post-secondary degree and obtain and keep good jobs.
Evidence-based strategies
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Description | Outcome Areas |
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Preventing gun violence through limiting gun access and circulation, and raising public awareness
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Stable and healthy families Supportive neighborhoods | |
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Removing cost and distance barriers to healthy food for children and families
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Stable and healthy families Supportive neighborhoods | |
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Eliminating financial, physical, and other barriers to health care access and quality
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Stable and healthy families | |
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Ensuring that existing affordable homes and rental units remain safe, healthy, and high-quality
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Stable and healthy families Supportive neighborhoods Kindergarten readiness | |
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Supporting residents in accessing care, understanding health information, and making informed decisions
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Stable and healthy families | |
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Using trained behavioral health professionals to provide emergency support services focused on health and de-escalation
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Supportive neighborhoods | |
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Connecting individuals experiencing chronic homelessness with stable, unconditional housing and support services
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Supportive neighborhoods | |
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Helping residents balance work, health, and caring for family
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High-quality employment Stable and healthy families | |
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Improving resident experience in learning about, applying to, and receiving aid
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Stable and healthy families Effective and inclusive government | |
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Reducing STI transmission and unintended pregnancy by teaching and encouraging safer behavior and decision-making
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Stable and healthy families | |
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Positioning students to be physically and emotionally ready to learn
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Stable and healthy families Elementary and middle school success High school graduation | |
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Leveraging health services, legal interventions, and community-wide initiatives to treat and prevent drug use and addiction
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Supportive neighborhoods | |
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Increasing access to high-quality health care and education for new and expecting families
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Kindergarten readiness Stable and healthy families | |
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Direct supports for foster youth, training programs for prospective foster parents, foster care models, and programs aiming to preserve and reunify families
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Stable and healthy families Supportive neighborhoods |