According to the study, Health Matters: The Role of Health and the Health Sector in Place-Based Initiatives for Young Children, CF was recognized as one of the initiatives providing, "...effective platforms for improving the lives of young children and their families, promoting healthy development, and transforming child health and other service systems..."   

Some CF outcomes noted in the study:

• CF's Pediatric Primary Care "Educating Physicians in the Community" Project featuring 11 pediatric practices has resulted in a 20% increase for immunization rates and a 13% increase in lead screening rates. 
  
• Of the children served through CF's home visitation program, 100 % have health insurance, 100% have been linked to primary care, and 93% have up-to-date immunizations.
  
• Participants in CF's parenting programs consistently report improved communication with their children and better understanding of their impact on their children's learning.  
  
• Thousands of books have been distributed to children and families in Trenton primary care practices (more than 10,000 in 2008) to promote literacy through CF's Reach Out and Read (ROR) program. More than 50 volunteers have been recruited and trained in the ROR model to read to children in waiting rooms.  
  
• CF's technical assistance and training for child care facilities has improved the overall quality of the five participating large child care centers and more than 20 smaller family day care homes in Trenton, as documented by the Harms/Clifford Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale and the Family Day Care Rating Scale.  

"We are pleased to receive this national recognition for our commitment to improve the lives of Trenton children and families through our comprehensive programs with local partner agencies," said CF president Floyd K. Morris, Jr.

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