Successes

During the 2016 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016), our staff conducted 5,737 home visits with 997 children from 708 families.

23% of parents with less then a high school degree or GED at enrollment obtained their GED or high school diploma while participating in our services.
27% of parents who have obtained a high school diploma or GED have improved their education status through vocational training, college or other institutions of higher education.
100% of enrolled children who were discharged by Kindergarten Entry by 9/30 were prepared (had required documentation) to enter kindergarten.
84% of enrolled children who took the 5 year ASQ during the timeframe scored at or above the standard developmental milestones in each area as measured by the Ages and Stages questionnaire.

97% of all program participants were insured access to a medical home.
80% of all program participants were insured access to a dental home.
95% of all newly enrolled children were assessed for developmental delays within 3 months of enrollment.
85% of families with enrolled children age birth to five received nutritional counseling through WIC.
66% of all enrolled children had an initial dental exam by age three.
62% of all children who used the emergency room showed a reduction in ER visits at annual recertification.
93% of children turning 2 during the timeframe received the recommended number of immunizations by the age of 2.
97% of children completed their immunization series by age 6 or kindergarten-entry.
100% of enrolled children were up-to-date on recommended well-baby visits.
60% of children age 3 and over received regular dental care.

160 children received asthma case management services during timeframe.
389 assessments were completed throughout the previous year. avg # of visits – 9
74% of assessments with asthma symptoms were classified as well controlled.
78% of assessments with minimal rescue inhaler use were classified as well controlled (<=2 days/week).
78% of assessments with minimal night awakening related to asthma symptoms were reported and classified as well controlled (< 1x/month).
76% of assessments reported that the child had no interference with normal activity and were classified as well controlled.
28 children missed school due to asthma symptoms.
20 parents (guardians) missed work or changed plans due to asthma symptoms.
76 children had a current asthma action plan.

90% of children who turned 37 months during the timeframe received at least one dental varnish application before turning 37 months.
CHIP nurses applied 382 dental varnish treatments to 285 children during the timeframe.
100% of families with children participating in the Begin With A Grin program received in-home dental education using the Virginia Department of Health’s Bright Smiles for Babies curriculum.

100% of enrolled women were 90% up-to-date on recommended prenatal visits.
64% of enrolled women who smoked, quit smoking during pregnancy.
53% of enrolled women breastfed their babies for the first two months postpartum.
90% of enrolled women were enrolled in WIC for supplemental nutrition and counseling during pregnancy.

65% of outpatient clients attended 75% of scheduled counseling sessions.
100% of caregivers reported that their child’s problems had improved since starting counseling services.
100% of caregivers showed a reduction in presenting problematic symptoms, as scored by the relevant DSM-5 Level 2 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure.