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