Head Start Family News - January 2024

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How the Pathways HUB Can Help You LCPHUB recruits, trains, equips and then assigns Community Health Workers (CHWs) to create a comprehensive risk assessment for each program participant. It then connects them to federal, state and local government and community services to address their unique risks. We call these connections Pathways and they lead to improved health and mortality. Though the HUB is currently focused on pregnant women and their families in at-risk African

Direct pregnancy services may include: X Obtaining a car seat, crib or other baby items.

American and Hispanic communities, the program is open to all Lorain County pregnant moms in need. LCPHUB links you with a local, trusted and caring Community Health Worker (CHW) who focuses on the health of families and children. CHWs provide outreach, health education, care coordination and advocacy. They bridge the gap between communities and the health and social services system while advocating for individual and community needs.

X Assisting with food and basic needs. X Finding transportation. X Helping update skills and finding employment. X Finding secure, housing.

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X Assisting with immunizations. X Assisting with medications. X Helping with substance use issues. Learn more about LCPHUB on our website or by contacting director Nina Brooks at nbrooks@lccaa.net or 440-457-0375.

Do you or someone you know need help from the LCPHUB? Scan the QR code to make a referral.

Winter Crisis Continues Through March

You do not need an appointment to apply for HEAP or to reverify your information for the PIPP Program. Learn more about all your options by Appointments for Winter Crisis can only be made online scanning the QR code to download and are conducted over the phone. our Guide to Energy Services. The Winter Crisis Program will help you if your primary heating source is disconnected, a disconnection notice has been received, or you have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel.

If you receive a disconnect notice during the crisis period, make an appointment right away. If you make an appointment for at least 48 hours before your scheduled disconnection AND you enter your utility account number, the utility will put a hold on the disconnect while you are waiting for your appointment. If you miss or reschedule your appointment, the hold is removed and you may lose service. Winter Crisis will operate through March 31, 2024.


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