What they reported doing
- #1 primary $295KTHE NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN CHEMUNG COUNTY FOR FIRST-TIME MOTHERS WHO ARE LESS THAN 27 WEEKS PREGNANT. CLIENTS RECEIVE HEALTH CARE GUIDANCE AND EDUCATION DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER THE BIRTH OF THE BABY UNTIL THE CHILD'S SECOND BIRTHDAY, TO ENSURE HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR BOTH MOTHER AND CHILD.
- #2 $263KTHE CHEMUNG COUNTY SCHOOL READINESS PROJECT IS AN INITIATIVE TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARRIVE AT SCHOOL SOCIALLY, COGNITIVELY, PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY READY TO LEARN. CIDS PROVIDES NURSE HOME VISITATION SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF INFANTS AND PRESCHOOLERS IN CHEMUNG COUNTY, AND ALSO PROVIDES CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCREENINGS UNTIL EACH CHILD ENTERS SCHOOL. NURSES MAKE HOME VISITS TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEY PROVIDE BOTH SKILL-BUILDING AND PARENT EDUCATION CURRICULA OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS FROM NUTRITION TO LITERACY. IN ADDITION, THEY PROVIDE TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SERVICE PROVIDERS WHILE REMAINING AN ONGOING SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR THE PARTICIPANTS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 2 activities
- Continuum of infant, child, and family servicesProvides a comprehensive, integrated system of services focused on healthy child development, including identification, referral, and single-source access to child development and mental health services for families in Chemung County.
- Home visiting program for first-time parentsProvides free maternal and child health services through registered nurse home visits to first-time parents in Chemung County, beginning early in pregnancy (before 28 weeks gestation) and continuing until the child's second birthday. Services include health education, parenting support, and child development guidance.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Child development screenings and referralsConducts standardized developmental screenings for children from infancy through preschool age, assessing vision, hearing, speech, language, motor skills, and social development. Provides counseling, referrals, and connections to community services with parental agreement to support early intervention.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Family support and resource connection servicesProvides low-intensity and short-term support to pregnant individuals and families with children up to age 5 in Chemung County through screening, conversation, and connection to community resources including food and nutrition assistance, housing, transportation, healthcare, and behavioral or mental health services. Aims to reduce family stress and support progress toward personal goals.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Intensive in-home crisis intervention for youthDelivers intensive in-home crisis intervention services to children aged 5 to 21 in Chemung County who have mental health diagnoses or are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization, with services continuing until age 17 in some cases. Supports families during behavioral health crises.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ANDREINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $145K |
- CATHERINE BURTON — DIRECTOR
- DR ABDEL MALLOUK — VICE PRESIDENT
- DR JON R HOMUTH — PRESIDENT
- JOLIE GUILES — TREASURER
- SHARON BOHAN — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN NAGLE — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- 2-1-1 HELPLINE Partner — Referral partner connecting individuals to health and human services across multiple counties in the Southern Tier.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Cited as a source for developmental screening guidelines and delay indicators.
- Chemung County Government — Program operates within and serves families in Chemung County.
- Chemung County Government — Service area and likely funding or referral partner for the Home-Based Crisis Intervention program
- Chemung County Partner — Provides nurse home visitation, maternal health, and child development services in collaboration with local systems in Chemung County.
- Chemung County Child Care Council (5C's) Partner — Partner agency offering resource and referral services for quality child care in Chemung County.
- Chemung County School Readiness Project Partner — Collaborates as part of a county-wide initiative to promote school readiness.
- Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. (EOP) Partner — Partner organization providing Head Start, literacy, and community services in Chemung and Schuyler Counties.
- Healthy Families America Network — Member of the Healthy Families America network, following its evidence-based model for family support services.
- Healthy Families America Network — National model and network whose standards and practices are followed by the local program.
- John H Shannon, Ph. D. Partner — Founder of COMPREHENSIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES INC
- Kacey Gergel, M. Ed Partner — Executive Director of COMPREHENSIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES INC
- New York State Home Visiting Program Government — State-level initiative under which the Healthy Families Chemung County program operates.
- Reach Out & Read Partner — Partner organization promoting childhood literacy through parent engagement and book distribution.
- U.S. Census Bureau Government — Cited for data on child poverty in father-absent homes.
- University of Maryland School of Medicine Partner — Cited for research on child development outcomes associated with father involvement.
How they approach the work
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- Early Identification and Family Partnership to Support Developmental Readinessmethodology: early_identification_and_referralBy identifying developmental delays early across multiple domains and partnering with families during critical early years, the organization promotes school readiness and long-term positive outcomes because early, family-partnered intervention maximizes neuroplasticity and caregiver support capacity.
- Evidence-Based Home Visiting to Prevent Child Maltreatmentmethodology: healthy_families_americaUsing the Healthy Families America model, the organization delivers structured home visiting to prevent child abuse and promote healthy development because early, evidence-based engagement strengthens parental competence, reduces isolation, and builds protective factors.
- Home-Based Crisis Intervention to Prevent Hospitalizationmethodology: homebuilders_modelBy delivering intensive, family-centered crisis support in the home using the Homebuilders Model, the organization prevents inpatient psychiatric hospitalization because sustained, goal-oriented engagement builds caregiver capacity and stabilizes the home environment during acute stress.
- Integrated Interdisciplinary System for Early Childhood Servicesmethodology: integrated_interdisciplinary_systemBy centralizing identification, referral, and access to child development services through an interdisciplinary team approach, the organization improves developmental outcomes because coordinated, single-source systems reduce delays and service fragmentation, enabling timely, cost-effective interventions.
- Relationship-Based Home Visitation for Child and Family Developmentmethodology: relationship-based_home_visitingThrough sustained, trusting relationships between home visitors and families, the organization improves maternal and child health, parenting engagement, and school readiness because relational continuity increases trust, service uptake, and responsiveness to skill-building support.