CR3 News Magazine 2021 VOL 4: SEPTEMBER RADON, CHILDREN and SCHOOLS | Page 49

FY22 Outcomes Measures :
1 . Achieve clinically significant improvement in post-intervention asthma control indicators by 3 or more points for children 12 years and older ; improve indicators by 2 or more points in children 11 years and younger . 2 . Reduce emergency department visits by 10 %. 3 . Increase number of symptom-free days by 10 %. 4 . Program satisfaction of 75 % or greater .
PROFILE 2 : - Partnering In Vermont
Building Bright Future ’ s moto is “ When we work together , children shine ”. This project comes via the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board originating as HUD funds to the state .
According to Beth Truzansky , deputy director at Building Bright Futures ( BBF ) works to improve the wellbeing of children and families in Vermont by using evidence to inform policy and bringing voices together across sectors and within regions to discuss critical challenges and problem-solve . You can write Beth at btruzansky @ buildingbrightfutures . org
BBF is partnering with the Vermont Housing Conservation Board and Department of Health toward a shared goal ' All Children Have A Healthy Start ' outlined as one of the goals in Vermont ' s Early Childhood Action Plan . BBF is engaging state and regional partners to help educate families , and those working with families , about the importance of healthy homes and hazards of lead poisoning in young children . Additional information can be found at 2020 How Are Vermont ’ s Young Children and Families ? Report
PROFILE 3 -How the Healthy Homes Partnership Connects with Community Health Workers
The Healthy Homes Partnership ( HHP ) is national network of university-based educators , funded by HUD ’ s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes . For more than 20 years , the HHP has assisted in advancing healthy homes concepts , dealing with indoor environmental health hazards such as mold , radon , asbestos , lead , and more . This overview was provided by Graham McCaulley , PhD , Assistant Extension Professor and State Specialist , Dept . of Personal Finance Planning , University of Missouri .
Graham says “ Framing our Healthy Homes efforts in this way has broadened our reach and led to some new collaborations . However , the CHW model isn ’ t unique to Missouri . If you haven ’ t already , you may consider exploring cross-listing your efforts with frontline health workers in your state .” You can write Graham at McCaulleyG @ missouri . edu