HealthySteps Program at MHHC

HealthySteps is a program designed to provide developmental support and connect families with young children to essential services within pediatric primary care offices. Its goal is to promote healthy early childhood development and effective parenting. A HealthySteps Specialist, a child and family development professional, joins the primary care team to engage with families during pediatric well-child visits. The program focuses on nurturing parenting for babies and toddlers, addressing a range of common and complex concerns such as behavior, sleep, feeding, and attachment for children aged 0 to 4.

If you’re interested in joining our HealthySteps Program, you can explore the resources available by calling 718-924-2681 or by speaking with the HealthySteps Specialist located at 85 West Burnside Avenue, Floor 2 (Pediatrics Department).

HealthySteps at MHHC aims to address the following:

Challenges:

Poverty
Cognitive issues
Depression and other mental health challenges
Low health literacy
Socioeconomic status
Cultural differences
Various social determinants of health

Goals:

Comprehensive care
Integrative approach
Dedicated leadership
Strong partnerships
Data-driven strategies

Objectives:

Validate the feelings of both parents and children.
Create an integrative, age-friendly care model that considers the needs of each child and family.
Develop a program management system that supports navigation of early intervention services.
Support parents in understanding their children’s mental health as well as their own mental health needs.