Table 1 Positive outcomes of child health partnerships
From: Child Health Partnerships: a review of program characteristics, outcomes and their relationship
Positive outcomes (Improvements) | Proportion of programs | Indicated Programs |
|---|---|---|
Forming partnerships | ||
Successful partnership formation among different stakeholders at local level | 5/5 | Sure Start, Toronto First Duty, Families First, Stronger Families and Communities and Best Start |
Effective service cooperation and coordination in partnerships | 4/5 | Sure Start, Toronto First Duty, Families First, Stronger Families and Communities and Best Start |
Wider community involvement | 2/5 | Sure Start, Early Head Start, Toronto First Duty, Families First and Best Start |
Importance of both home and centre-based service provision | 2/2 | Sure Start and Early Head Start |
Improved access to child health services for children and families | 4/5 | Sure Start, Early Head Start, Toronto First Duty, Families First and Best Start |
Better service utilization by parents and families | 4/5 | Sure Start, Early Head Start, Toronto First Duty, Families First and Best Start |
Sustainability of services | 1/5 | Sure Start, Early Head Start, Toronto First Duty, Families First and Best Start |
Cost-effectiveness of integrated child health service delivery | 3/4 | Sure Start, Early Head Start, Toronto First Duty and Stronger Families and Communities |
Improvements in child health and parenting | ||
Positive early childhood development in major domains: cognitive, social, emotional, language, literacy, nutrition and eating habits | 3/5 | Sure Start (Children Centres), Early Head Start, Toronto First Duty, Stronger Families and Communities and Best Start |
Improved parenting outcomes | 5/6 | Sure Start (Children Centres), Sure Start (SSLP), Early Head Start, Toronto First Duty, Stronger Families and Communities and Best Start |
Improved immunization uptake | 2/2 | Sure Start (Children Centres) and Best Start |