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EXHIBIT A Specialists follows up with clients regarding services and overall satisfaction. Through community collaboration, IRCHSC has simplified navigating services and programs available in Indian River County. One of these services being presumptive eligibility for pregnant women (PEPW) assists eligible pregnant women to immediately receive prenatal care through Medicaid for up to 45 days, while their eligibility for full Medicaid benefits is determined. The PEPW program is designed to improve pregnant women's early access to outpatient prenatal services. The projected number of unduplicated children to be served is three hundred ninety-six (396) and seven hundred four (704) adults. 5 - The Prevention Education and Community Enhancement (PEACE) program is designed to enhance the Healthy Start system of care by streamlining initiatives that involve a primary focus on education and outreach. PEACE will increase local capacity to address the mental, physical, and emotional needs of pregnant mothers, partners, and families through direct education and outreach. IRCHSC identified prioritized initiatives through community assessment and FIMR. PEACE education programs for community members (e.g., mothers, families) and professionals (OBs, pediatricians, mental health professionals) include perinatal mental health, perinatal bereavement, and empowerment and well- being of the other parent, and birth and postpartum support. The projected number of unduplicated adults to be served is five hundred fifty (550). 6 - Healthy Families Indian River County is a home visitation program. Services are initiated during pregnancy and/or if the infant is 3 months of age or younger, for mothers who are vulnerable for meeting the challenges of adding a new member to the family. Some mothers have diagnosed mental health issues and need positive parenting techniques to help raise their baby. Participants also learn about the importance of healthcare, well -baby checks, childhood immunizations, and family planning. Also, Family Support Workers (FSW's) conducts regular developmental screenings of the children along with the families to identify if infants and young children need further evaluation for developmental delays that affect readiness for school. FSW's help families access quality daycare and services in the community. Referrals to community partners assist in aiding families to gain assistance in other areas of need. The projected number of unduplicated children to be served is two hundred twenty (220) and one hundred thirty (130) adults.