One Hope United

WE REQUEST FUNDING TO DEVELOP HEALTHY FAMILIES ILLINOIS (HFI), A PROGRAM WITH PROVEN SUCCESS, IN IMPLEMENTING PLANS TO STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH PARENT-FOCUSED INITIATIVES TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT PEERS IN ACTIVE SKILL-BUILDING TO ENSURE THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL WELFARE. WHILE WE ARE GOVERNMENT-FUNDED, LARGELY THROUGH FEES-FOR-SERVICE, THIS FUNDING ONLY COVERS THE BASICS OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED. ITS INCUMBENT UPON OHU TO INCREASINGLY SEEK FUNDING THAT ENRICHES AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF OUR SERVICE DELIVERIESIN THE CASE OF THIS FUNDING REQUEST, THE EXPANSION OF DOULA SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PREGNANT PEOPLE AND PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN SUPPORTING POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN HEALTH AND EDUCATION THROUGH ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND CARE.

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