| Program Outcomes
The First Born® Program has many proven results and benefits for first-time families. Positive program outcomes include an increase in the number of pregnant woman who receive consistent prenatal care and participate in childbirth classes. Higher immunization rates and well baby checks with a medical provider have been reported. Children who achieve optimal social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe and nurturing environment demonstrate increased learning readiness. Parents experience pleasure in parenting and have positive interactions with their child. Continuing education and on-going learning are supported, fewer unintended subsequent pregnancies occur, and families are encouraged to find solutions to personal challenges. Families also discover the many valuable resources available to them in their community.
In general, the following are the outcomes communities that offer First Born can expect:
An increase in the number of resilient pregnant woman who
• do not use drugs during their pregnancy;
• receive consistent prenatal care and participate in
childbirth classes; and
• are integrated into our community's system of care
An increase in the number of resilient children who
• are immunized, receiving well baby checks with a
medical provider;
• are achieving optimal social, emotional, and cognitive
development or are referred for evaluation;
• live in a safe, nurturing environment that enhances
learning readiness;
• and are bonded with and have positive relationships with
their parents and caregivers.
An increase in the number of resilient parents who
• are creating safe and nurturing environments;
• are increasing their knowledge, skills, and insights into
the parenting process;
• are bonded with and have positive interactions with
their child;
• are experiencing pleasure in parenting;
• are continuing their education and on-going learning;
• do not have unintended pregnancies;
• are finding solutions to their personal challenges; and
• are integrated into our community's system of care
A resilient community that
• is active in the community health improvement process;
• participates in collaborative efforts; and
• forms broad-based community coalitions and alliances that
support collaboration
Investment in early childhood learning clearly yields extraordinary returns, both public and private. The LANL Foundation believes it is the best long-term investment we can make in the future of Northern New Mexico. |
