2005 Kids Count in Indiana: County Profiles of Child Wellbeing

2005 2005 Kids Count in Indiana: County Profiles of Child Wellbeing Child Abuse and Neglect Section Prevention efforts: A primary mechanism for preventing child maltreatment is through early preventive services aimed at families who may have a higher risk of mistreating their children. Healthy Families Indiana is a major initiative that works with families that may be at risk for maltreating their children. By working closely with hospital maternity wards, prenatal clinics, and other local agencies, Healthy Families systematically identifies families that could benefit from support services either before or immediately after the birth of a child.Excerpt . . .