PUBLICATIONS

 

2023 COMMUNITY DATA REPORT ON CHILDREN PREGNANCY THROUGH AGE 5 IN PIERCE COUNTY

The 2023 Community Data on Children Pregnancy through age 5 in Pierce County provides information on demographics, child health, poverty, education, birth outcomes, and child welfare throughout the county, with detailed data for focus zip codes (98408, 98444, and 98499).


Help Me Grow Pierce County:
5-year Pilot EvALUATION

Pierce County is the second-most populous county in Washington and home to more than 72,000 kids under 6 years of age. Support for young children and their caregivers is critical for a healthy society.


2022 COMMUNITY DATA REPORT ON CHILDREN PREGNANCY THROUGH AGE 5 IN PIERCE COUNTY

The 2022 Community Data on Children Pregnancy through age 5 in Pierce County provides information on demographics, child health, poverty, education, birth outcomes, and child welfare throughout the county, with detailed data for focus zip codes (98408, 98444, and 98499).


2021 COMMUNITY DATA report on children PREGNANCY through age 5 in pierce county

The 2021 Community Data on Children Pregnancy through age 5 in Pierce County provides information on demographics, child health, poverty, education, birth outcomes, and child welfare throughout the county, with detailed data for focus zip codes (98408, 98444, and 98499).


ANnual report: implementation Year 2

AUGUST 2021

This report details the impact made by Help Me Grow Pierce County staff and community partners from July 2020 through June 2021.


Community Feedback report: June 2021

This report details the findings of parent interviews and community conversations held from October 2020 through June 2021. Community partners and parents participated in determining action steps for how our community can best support families with children from ages 0 to 5.


Help me grow pierce county: 2020 assessment

Two-page summary of our accomplishments in 2020 as part of the National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers.


STATE OF THE CHILDREN: Early learning & care

This February 2021 report on the state of the children in Pierce County, Washington provides information on the economic benefits of investing in early childhood care and education, the early learning workforce, and connecting families to resources through Help Me Grow.


COMMUNITY DATA report on children PREGNANCY through age 5 in pierce county

The October 2020 report of Community Data on Children Pregnancy through age 5 in Pierce County provides information on demographics, child health, poverty, education, birth outcomes, and child welfare throughout the county, with detailed data for focus zip codes (98408, 98444, and 98499).


THE IMPACT OF covid-19 on pierce county child care providers

First 5 FUNdamentals (F5F) partnered with Child Care Resources to facilitate a community engagement process to understand the needs of child care providers in Pierce County during the times of COVID-19. This report provides findings from provider focus groups conducted in July 2020.


EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH NEWBORNS in pierce county

This report outlines possible health financing options to sustainably fund brief nurse visits with newborns through the Family Connects model.


COMMUNITY DATA report on children prenatal through age 5 in pierce county

The October 2019 report of Community Data on Children Prenatal through age 5 in Pierce County provides information on demographics, child health, poverty, education, birth outcomes, and child welfare throughout the county, with detailed data for focus zip codes (98408, 98444, and 98499).


IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

The Implementation Plan consolidates the work of four action teams who met monthly from July 2018 to June 2019. These teams of community partners and parents designed a local Help Me Grow system to meet the needs of Pierce County families. The plan will guide ongoing efforts to establish and support a comprehensive system of support for families with children from pregnancy through age five.


PERinatal services in pierce County

This report compiles the results of 15 interviews with perinatal health providers spanning all birthing locations in Pierce County. Providers shared about available services in the county to support parents in pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period, along with their perspectives on how services can be strengthened for families during this important stage of life.

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PARENT FEEDBACK SUMMARY REPORT

This March 2019 report summarizes the findings from the Help Me Grow parent survey and qualitative interviews conducted from November 2018 through February 2019. The parents interviewed shared their experiences of raising children in Pierce County, and the community resources that were helpful in supporting them. Community members analyzed the responses and themes to determine system recommendations.



COMMUNITY DATA ON CHILDREN PRENATAL Through age 5 IN PIERCE COUNTY

The October 2018 report of Community Data on Children Prenatal through age 5 in Pierce County provides information on demographics, child health, poverty, education, birth outcomes, and child welfare throughout the county, with detailed data for focus zip codes (98408, 98444, and 98499).