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PRIORITY OF FUNDING A comprehensive, community -wide needs assessment provides valuable information to help guide the Children Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) in identifying essential children's services and areas of focus to address both the unmet and under -met needs of children. The funding priorities are the result of the 2024-2027 Children's Needs Assessment. The assessment identified three primary priorities: Health and Well-being, Nurturing Families and Communities, and Success in School and Life Each priority is comprised of specific focus areas ranked in order of priority and associated data indicators, emphasizing prevention, early identification/intervention, and the pivotal role of building parent/guardian capacity in children's services. This proactive approach aims to address potential challenges before they escalate, recognizing the lifelong impact of early experiences on a child's development, and striving to positively shape their path. With a focus on cost-effectiveness, early interventions minimize societal and financial burdens linked with delayed support. Health and Well-being: Promoting the health and well-being of children is foundational to their overall development. Access to quality prenatal care ensures a healthy start for both mothers and infants, reducing the risk of complications and ensuring optimal birth outcomes. Positive behavioral health interventions are crucial for addressing mental health challenges among youth, fostering resilience, and preventing substance abuse issues. Promotion of physical health, including maintaining a healthy body weight, is essential for long-term well-being. Identifying and expanding programs for students with special needs ensures that every child receives the support necessary for their unique educational journey. Why? Early prevention and intervention strategies in health, combined with building parent/guardian capacity, contribute to long-term well-being, reducing the need for more extensive interventions later on. By prioritizing these cts, we proactively support children's health, addressing potential challenges at their inception. Focus Areas and Data Indica 1. Enhanced Access to Prena a , are: Monitoringthe initiation of prenatal care, birth outcomes, breastfeeding initiation, fetal and infant mortality, and repeat teen births. 2. Advancements in Positive Behavioral Health: Tracking youth risk profiles, depression rates, substance abuse among youth, and adult alcohol consumption. 3. Promotion of Physical Health: Observing body mass index (BMI) summaries and youth obesity rates. 4. Identification and Expansion of Programs for Students with Special Needs: Assessing student demographics based on primary exceptionality. 2024-2025 CSAC RFP — 3 163