Family Support–Basic Needs

Great Start Result: Families with infants and young children are able to meet basic needs, are economically stable and children live in safe families

• Families of infants and children and economically stable
• Young children and infants live in safe families and communities
• Support families to remove barriers to financial self-sufficiency

Any type of  hardship or deprivation can impact a child’s ability to learn and prospects for a successful life

Economic hardship and other types of deprivation (child neglect or abuse) can have profound effects on a child’s development and their prospects for the future. Low family income can impact a child’s cognitive development and ability to learn. It can contribute to behavioral, social and emotional problems. The greatest risk is for young children who experience economic hardship, especially that of a severe and chronic nature.
Family Support initiatives help parents develop and use available resources that enable them to nurture and support the healthy development of their children. Family support services range from providing information about early learning, to helping families to access economic security benefits and connect with other families and community services.

To learn more, visit www.greatstartforkids.org/familySupport. Click on the left side navigation bar.