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barriers ensured timely intervention, allowing
us to address both Brittany's baby's
health concerns and her overall well-being. "
By offering personalized guidance and
resources, Family Connects empowers
families like Montoya's to thrive during their
baby's first crucial month.
Family Connects offers families in their
communities one to three home visits by
a highly trained registered nurse as well
as connections to essential resources. The
program provides comprehensive support,
addressing both the mother's and baby's
well-being. " If any specific health concerns
arise, we're prepared to offer all the necessary
support, " explains Aurora Ramirez,
Family Connects Community Alignment
Coordinator. " It's a truly hands-on
approach. "
Montoya discovered the program before
her due date, drawn to its focus on integrated
health for babies and its prompt
response to family needs. The initial health
assessment was crucial in designing a
customized care plan for Montoya's unique
situation. " Having Family Connects there for
us made all the difference for me and my
baby, " she expresses. " I'm very grateful. "
Inspired by the positive impact of Family
Connects on her family, Montoya joined
Family Voice Ambassadors, a community
parenting group. This unique group feeds
valuable insights and ideas back into the
Family Connects program, empowering parents
to share their experiences, learn from
each other, and tackle everyday challenges
as a united community. " I'm passionate
about sharing my journey as a mom and
hopefully helping others through my personal
experiences, " Montoya shared.
The group gathers monthly for two
hours of resource sharing and collaborative
work. This dedicated group also enjoys the
opportunity to work on community-driven
initiatives, contributing to positive change.
" The Family Voice Ambassadors are incredibly
engaged and enthusiastic about their
work, " shared Halleslevens. " The meetings
are always well-attended, and the group
demonstrates remarkable commitment to
their goals. "
Having Family Connects there
for us made all the difference for
me and my baby. I'm very grateful.
- Brittany Montoya
One key to Family Voice Ambassadors'
success lies in its ability to empower participants.
Members feel their voices are truly
heard and valued, and they actively participate
in crafting solutions that benefit the
community. " They understand themselves
as leaders, " added Ramirez. " The county
is actively considering their feedback to
secure funding for the projects they've
proposed, demonstrating the real impact of
their efforts. "
Last year, the Boulder County Board
of County Commissioners (BOCC) honored
the Family Connects Colorado Family
Voice Ambassadors for their leadership
and active contributions to the community.
Each ambassador received a certificate of
recognition for their dedication and commitment.
If you'd like to join the Boulder County
Family Voice Ambassadors, please contact
Patricia Halleslevens at phalleslevens@
bouldercounty.gov.
To learn more about Family Connects, go to
boco.org/FamilyConnects. You can also
contact Family Connects at 303-441-3540 or
familyconnects@bouldercounty.gov.
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