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ANNUALREPORTPrepared ByEVALUATION & ANALYTICSJULY 1, 2023-JUNE 30, 2024

Table of Contents1Message from the CEO2Organizational Overview3-4Strategic Areas of Focus5-6Financial Highlights7-10Central New Jersey Births at a Glance14Reducing RiskCommunity Programs ReportNew Jersey Early Intervention SystemBreastfeeding Statistics1112Community Impact1315Mercer Service Coordination16Connecting NJ17Family Connects NJ18Healthy Families New Jersey1920Healthy Women Healthy FamiliesPrematurity Prevention Initiative21Stillbirth: Can Happen to Any Pregnancy22Pregnancy and Parenting Wellness23Breastfeeding Strategic Plan24Safe Kids New Jersey25Perinatal Addictions Prevention Program26Professional Programs27Professional Impact28Grow NJ Kids29Childcare Health Consultants30New Jersey Information Immunization System31 Vital Events Registration and Information 32Continuous Quality Improvement33Fetal and Infant Mortality Review34Pregnancy and Parenting Wellness35Perinatal Addictions Prevention Program36Continuing Education37Evaluation and Analytics38Contact39FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

CEO'S MESSAGEI am honored to present the Fiscal Year2024 Report. As we celebrate ourachievements today, we reflect on ourjourney since merging in 2011, ourprogress over the past 13 years, and theroad that lies ahead, knowing our work isfar from done. Reflecting on this past yearstrengthens our commitment topromoting an equitable and healthy futurefor families through services, advocacy,education, and collaboration. This report isa testament to that dedication.ROBYN D’ORIACEOIn FY 2024, we introduced three newcampaigns focused on education andprevention for birthing people and theirfamilies: the Stillbirth AwarenessCampaign, the Breastfeeding StrategicPlan, and the Prematurity PreventionInitiative. We also expanded many of ourexisting programs, like Family Connectsand Connecting NJ. We increased ourrevenue, diversified our funding, and grewour team of dedicated staff to better serveour mission.1Our staff has witnessed families in our community achieve significant milestones—purchasing their first home, earning their driver’s licenses, and buying their first car.We’ve been there as families welcomed their firstborns, helping parents embracetheir new roles, and we’ve supported families through times of loss, honoring thestories of birthing people and infants taken too soon.Each year, we advance further, making meaningful strides in uplifting birthing people,children, and families in our communities. While we celebrate today, we recognizethat our work is ongoing. Every day brings new opportunities to make a difference inthe lives of those we serve, and our mission remains unwavering.FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

ORGANIZATIONALOVERVIEWCJFHC is on the front lines providing resources to families, along with support andeducation to health care providers across the state. This results in healthier babies andfamilies and more confident caregivers.As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit CJFHC provides information regarding new and/or currentstate and federal mandates. This can include staff and community education andspreading information. The Consortium advocates for family health and wellnesslegislation. It participates in the development of policies and disseminates information onpassed legislation to Consortium partners and the public.Ensuring a legacy of health, one family ata timeVISIONPromoting an equitable and healthyfuture for families through services,advocacy, education and collaboration.MISSION2FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

Explore and develop new partnership opportunities to support the mission of theorganizationCJFHC has received two research awards and is collaborating two newpartners in researchExisting collaborations have expandedThe number of collaborating partners has increased over the past 3 yearsand many of those relationships have expanded and deepenedExplore and develop new partnership opportunities tosupport the mission of the organization100% of directors and managers are trained in diversityand inclusion in the hiring process Monthly program presentations are offered to all staffCJFHC.org has been redesignedHEALTH EQUITYSTRATEGIC PLAN AREAS OFFOCUSEnsure all families in Central New Jersey will haveopportunities to achieve healthier outcomesPreterm births among black birthing people havedecreased from 135 per 1,000 births to 121 per 1,000birthsLow birth weight decreased from 130 per 1,000 birthsin 2019 to 113 per 1,000 births in 2022COLLABORATIONORGANIZATIONALSUSTAINABILITY3FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

CJFHC is recognized as a leader in providing maternal andchild health (MCH) education within the region 1,313 educational trainings were offered with 16,828professionals trained165 technical assistance webinars were offeredEDUCATIONIncrease visibility of CJFHC’s mission including advocacyefforts, improvements in health equity, and collaborationCJFHC leadership has been actively involved inlegislation related to fetal loss and universal homevisitationEvaluation & Analytics have increased the number ofreports available for download and created aninteractive disparities dashboardADVOCACYSTRATEGIC PLAN AREAS OFFOCUS4FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY 2405,000,00010,000,00015,000,00020,000,000FINANCIALHIGHLIGHTSOTHER GRANTSPROFESSIONAL SERVICESOTHER INCOME5MEMBERSHIP DUESGOVERNMENT GRANTSRevenue by Type FY 20 - FY 24Distribution of FY 24 Revenue$10,772,776$11,805,142$15,023,288 $14,847,859$16,319,996FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024Other Grants2.2%Dues5.7%Other Income0.9%ProfessionalServices6.1%GovernmentGrants85.1%

FINANCIALHIGHLIGHTS6Salaries56.8%Fringe19.3%Sub Grants8.8%Consultant/Professional Service7.8%Oce Expenses3.3%Insurance0.4%$16,234,568$16,319,996RevenueExpensesDistribution of FY 24 ExpensesFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024Facility2.4%Travel0.9%

11Central New Jersey Births:FY24Births at a Glance32,09623731,614Live Births Fetal Deaths Total DeliveriesSocial Determinants of Health27.5%9.3%26.4% 17.0%Medicaid< High SchoolDiploma NotMarriedWICParticipation7FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

CENTRAL NEW JERSEYBIRTHS AT A GLANCEForeignLanguage9,9952,0437343,8576,519ExclusiveBreastfeedingDepressionOcean County continues to have thehighest number of births in our regionwhile Hunterdon County has the least. 5,940No PrenatalCare1.2%12.6%44.6%5.6%8REGIONALBIRTHSFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

< 20 2 0- 3 4 3 5+3 out of 10UnemployedUS Born66.6%Foreign Born33.4%White Black Hispanic Asian Other0102030405060Place of BirthRace/Ethnicity2%DEMOGRAPHICCHARACTERISTICS70.8%27.2%Maternal AgeUnemployment9FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

ADVERSEBIRTHOUTCOMESBlack and African American women experience poor birthoutcomes at significantly higher rates than their Whitecounterparts.Racial DisparitiesInfant/Fetal Mortality Rate**Rate calculated as the number of infant and fetaldeaths per 10,000 live births and fetal deaths10White Black Hispanic Asian OtherPreterm Low Birth Weight NICU Admission Maternal Morbidity0%5%10%15%20%Black (203)Hispanic (109)Asian (104) White (74)FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

BREASTFEEDINGSTATISTICS Breastfeeding statistics provide important insights into infant feeding practices andtheir impact on public health. These statistics are used to monitor trends, evaluatebreastfeeding promotion programs, and inform policies aimed at improvingmaternal and child health. Initiation Rates: This statistic measures the percentage of newborns who areinitially breastfed. In many countries, the majority of birthing people initiatebreastfeeding in the hospital or shortly after birth. High initiation rates aregenerally seen as a positive indicator of breastfeeding supportExclusive Breastfeeding Rates: This metric reflects the percentage of infants whoreceive only breast milk (no formula, water, or other liquids) during the entirebirth hospital stay Overall, exclusive breastfeeding has remained relatively stable, whilecombination feeding has decreased11Exclusive Breastfeeding Breastfeeding InitiationFY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY22 FY23 FY240.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100.0%FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

REDUCING RISKCesarean (C-section) deliveries, when medically indicated, can be vital life-savinginterventions; however, they come with an elevated likelihood of adverse consequences forboth birthing people and infants. With each successive C-section, the probability ofcomplications for birthing people rises. Two indicators are of particular interest, low-risk C-section and Vaginal Birth After C-Section(VBAC). Low-risk C-section is the rate among low-risk, first-time birthing people (also calledNulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex (head down, no breach, no transverse) (NTSV)Cesarean Birth Rate), is the proportion of live babies born at or beyond 37.0 weeksgestation to women in their first pregnancy, that are singleton (no twins or beyond) and inthe vertex presentation (no breech or transverse positions), via C-section birth.). VBAC isthe proportion of birthing people delivering vaginally with history of C-section.CJFHC has worked with member hospitals to reduce the number of NTSV C-sectiondeliveries and increase the number of VBAC deliveries. Over the past five years, we haveseen an overall decline in NTSV and an increase in VBAC; however, the trend is beginningto reverse.NTSV VBACFY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY240.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%12FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

BereavementCareWomenHEALTHY FAMILIESHealthyMercerServiceCoordinationPregnancy andParenting WellnessCOMMUNITYPROGRAMS REPORT1113Breastfeeding Strategic PlanFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

Community ImpactClients ServedCJFHC providesservices to individualsthroughout the region.The number of clientsserved has more thandoubled in the pastyear. CommunityMembers EducatedCJFHC programs provideeducation to clients,families, andcommunities throughoutCentral New Jersey. Oureducational reach hasgrown dramatically.ReferralsCJFHC refers familiesto needed services thatare not offered by ourprograms. Materials andResources Programs distributeeducational materials,referral resources, safetyitems, and essentialitems to familiesthroughout the region. 1420,295 21,919 133,147 117,661FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

The New Jersey Early InterventionSystem (NJEIS) mission is to enhancethe capacity of families to meet thedevelopmental and health-relatedneeds of children from birth to agethree who have delays or disabilities.CJFHC coordinates Early Interventionservices for families and their children.1115Evaluated/Pending EligibleHunterdonMercerMiddlesexMonmouthOceanSomersetTotal02000400060008000100008,177 referralsreceivedFY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

16Mercer Service Coordination Ensures thatchildren with special needs (birth to 3 years) andtheir families eligible under Part C obtain thesupports and high-quality services they need, asauthorized under the NJ Department of HealthEarly Intervention Program. ServiceCoordinators:Assist in the provision and coordination ofservices for childrencoordinates a comprehensive IndividualFamily Service Plan (IFSP) to address thechild/family’s needsProvides information about resourcesavailable in the community to support thechild and family.Ensures that each family plays a major role inhow early intervention services are planned,put into action and evaluated.Ensure that services provided to children aregiven in natural environments, where childrenand family members live, work and play.Families ServedReferrals Received Enrollees13001026 747MercerServiceCoordinationFY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

6,359referrals6,505 clients served20,005resourcesgivenFamily & Social Support5954Nutrition2292Public Benefits1981Concrete Services1892Connecting NJ provides families with keyresources and information through a networkof partners and agencies to keep their familieshealthy and thriving. Resource specialists workhand-in-hand with families and agencies toprovide free to low-cost supportive wellnessresources, identifying individual and familyneeds, and providing linkages to accessibleresources within their community.Types of Resources GivenCounseling & IntensiveSupport154 17FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

1,911Familiesoutreached791nurse homevisits91 large essentialitemsFamily Connects NJ offers private at-home visitsfrom specially trained nurses to families withnewborns, adoptive parents, and parents who haveexperienced the tragedy of a stillbirth. FamilyConnects nurses will the baby’s weight and assessesthe physical and emotional well-being of both thenewborn and parents. With a focus on makingfamilies feel comfortable in their parenting journeyand ensuring that both parents and baby arehealthy, the nurse also provides guidance onessential topics like feeding, sleeping, and accessingvaluable community resources.18FY24 Annual Report July 2023 to June 2024

495families served1,787 visits completed6 families graduatedHealthy Families is a home-based program focusing on reducing child abuse andneglect by providing individualized suport to parents from pregnancy to earlychildhood. The program is rooted in the belief that early, nurturing relationshipsare the foundation for life-long, healthy development. Services provided arerelationship-based, trauma-informed, family-centered and culturally sensitive.19FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

2,560Familiesserved215 Safety itemsdistributed550ResourcesprovidedHealthy Women, Healthy Families (HWHF) is a statewideinitiative focusing on improving maternal and infant healthoutcomes for all women of childbearing age and their familieswhile reducing racial, ethnic and economic disparities. This isaccomplished through a collaborative, community drivenapproach by the Central Intake Specialists, Early ChildhoodSpecialists and Community Health Workers. The CJFHC HWHFteam serves Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Hunterdoncounties. 20WomenHEALTHY FAMILIESHealthy2420EducationFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

White Black Hispanic AsianOther0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14%FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24The Prematurity Prevention Initiative’s goal is to reduce the number of babies borntoo soon and eliminate racial disparities that have persisted in New Jersey throughcommunity and professional education programs.Racial GapHealthPrenatal Care1.721Greater for Black peoplecompared to WhiteGreater for people withHypertension2.93.9Greater for people withoutprenatal care7%13%9%9%9%13%7%9%9%8%7%12%9%8%9%7%12%9%8%11%7%12%10%9%11%FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

2000-2021DisparitiesRanking15,9112.56th22New Jersey United States00020406081012141618200.02.04.06.08.0Between 2000 and 2021, 15,911 stillbirthswere delivered in New Jersey, with anaverage of 723 stillbirths each year. Stillbirth: Can Happen to Any Pregnancy isa fully dedicated stillbirth resource forNew Jersey parents and healthcareproviders centered on stillbirth awareness,education, and prevention.Stillbirthshigher stillbirth rate forAfrican American/Blackcompared to Whitehighest stillbirth rate inthe nation6.66.66.25.7FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

MercerSomersetMiddlesexHunterdonMonmouthOcean6.1% 4.9%4.8%4.0%3.9%2.6%The Pregnancy and Parenting Wellness (PPW) program provided emotionalsupport, information regarding support groups for new parents and otherresources, and referral to counseling services. As part of the program, staffdistributed nearly 84,000 materials to clients and made nearly 20,000 contactswith clients. In FY24, 79.6% of those referred enrolled in the program.At Risk By County of ResidencePregnancy andParenting WellnessEnrollees and ReferralsClient Engagement3,2374,06983,95319,139MaterialsDistributedClient Calls,Texts, EmailsClients Enrolled Clients ReferredIn FY 2024 97% of mothers were screened forPostpartum Depression (PPD) using the theEdinburgh Postanal Depression Scale. Overall4.2% were found to be at risk for PPD based onscreening results. Mercer County had thehighest percentage at risk (6.1%) in the region23FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

Breastfeeding Strategic PlanEver BreastfedBreastfeedingat 6 MonthsExclusiveBreastfeedingthrough 6Months81%60%25%24Beginning in early 2024, the Breastfeedingprogram was initiated with two main goals:To serve as a blueprint for systemschange and for actions by government,healthcare, employers, childcare,families and communities to improvethe state’s breastfeeding rates. To focus on alleviating barriers tobreastfeeding among families of colorand underserved populationsAny Breastfeeding at HospitalDischarge by Race: 2021New JerseyNH AsianNH WhiteHispanic75%83%81%80%NH Black 72%Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New JerseyDepartment of HealthNote: NH = Non-HispanicFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

Children reached64K+60K6375KIn calendar year 2023...Safe Kids New Jersey, a part of Safe KidsWorldwide, is dedicated to preventing childhoodinjuries, the leading cause of death amongchildren in the United States. Through astatewide network of coalitions and partners,Safe Kids educates families, raises awareness,and creates safer environments to reducepreventable injuries such as traffic accidents,drownings, and poisonings. Together, we cancontinue to save lives and ensure that no parenthas to endure the loss of a child.Simple Steps to Keep Your Kids SafeAdults reachedProfessionals trainedSafety items distributed25FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

3,441 physicalmaterialsprovidedPerinatal AddictionsPrevention Project3,174 totaleducationprovided50 In-personvisitsThe Perinatal Addictions Prevention Project (PAPP) team offers educationalresources on the effects of substance use across various age groups and providesemotional support, stress management education, and referrals to communityresources for substance abuse treatment and family services.26FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

Childcare Health ConsultantsContinuous Quality ImprovementF I M RFetal and Infant Mortality ReviewPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 1127ProfessionalEducationFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

Professional ImpactProfessionalsEducatedDuring the year CJFHChas trained more than10,000 professionalsand has given 1,302professional educationcredits. Data RequestsCJFHC collects datafrom 14 memberhospitals and multipleprograms. We receivenumerous requests fordata, and providesummary statistics topartners throughoutthe region.TrainingsEach year CJFHCprovides trainings onbereavement, mentalhealth, AWONN, andmultiple othercourses needed fornurses, physicians,and social workers.TechnicalAssistanceVisitsOur professionalprograms routinelyprovide onsite or web-based technicalassistance tomembers, communityagencies, andprofessionals.2810,934 666 4,072 5,137FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

7,5542813,92329Grow NJ Kids is New Jersey's Quality RatingImprovement System for licensed earlychildhood programs, helping families find thebest care for their infants, toddlers, andpreschoolers. Since 2015, three RegionalTechnical Assistance Centers (TACs) haveprovided coaching, mentoring, and resources toimprove program quality, with CJFHC leadingefforts in seven northern counties. Thanks tothese efforts, many early childhood centers andproviders in NJ have achieved quality ratings.Technical Assistance HoursChildcare CentersServedTechnical Assistance Site VisitsFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

1130The Child Care Health Consultants support New Jersey child care providersby promoting best practice standards for health and safety, based onNational Health and Safety Standards. They offer advanced training,technical assistance, and consultation to licensed child care programs andregistered family child care providers. This program is funded by the NJDivision of Family Development Office of Child Care Operations through theChild Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization. Theprogram educated more than 6,000 professionals and conducted both tele-health consultations (815) and tele-visits/on site visits (56)6,235460290Childcare Health ConsultantsProfessionals EducatedProfessional Education Points GivenEducational Trainings02004006008001000Tele-health consulationsTelevisits/On-site visits81556FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

31Obtain a complete and accurateimmunization history for a patientProduce immunization recordsReduce paperworkManage vaccine inventoriesIntroduce new vaccines or changes in thevaccine scheduleHelp interpret the compleximmunization scheduleProvide immunization coverage data foryour office, health plans, and othernational organizationsAll PostAverage1,536ProfessionalsEducated64EducationalTrainings3,799Data RequestsThe New Jersey ImmunizationInformation System (NJIIS) is asecure, web-based program thattracks and stores vaccine records,serving as the state's officialimmunization registry. As one ofthe nation’s first registries, NJIIShas adapted to evolvinghealthcare technology toresponded to viral emergencieslike COVID-19. ProvidersIdentify unprotected populations at highrisk for vaccine-preventable diseasesTarget immunization initiatives andinterventionsUtilize scarce resources efficiently andeffectivelyCommunitiesHelp parents to remember whenimmunizations are due Obtain an accurate immunization historyfor day care, school, camp entryrequirements or for personal useParentsFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

The New Jersey System (NJEIS) mcapacity of famildevelopmental aof children from have delays or dcoordinates Earlfor families and t32Birth RecordsBirths Registered*Data FieldsDashboards135DataRequests134VERIEmails35Staff Trainedvarious maternal levels of care areprovided with technical assistance,onsite and virtual trainings, datamanagement related to creating,running and interpreting results. Inaddition, the VERI database is also usedto produce quarterly maternal specificindicator monitoring reports andtopical reports, annual data reports,support for conducting needsassessments, and grant applications.The Vital Events Registration and Information (VERI) system is the centralizedelectronic birth certificate system in New Jersey. Participating hospitals with 230,499670*Includes transferred recordsFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

33The Consortium coordinates a variety of state mandated activitiesrelated to maternal and child health data collection. The primarydatabase used is the Vital Events Registration and Information(VERI). Consortium staff provide technical support to each of ourmember hospitals. It is this data that we compile and analyzeannually to publish the Continuous Quality Improvement and DataReport. This document guides much of the maternal child healthrelated activity within our region. It is used for grant applicationsboth internally and by our members, such as our hospital membersduring Magnet application, as well as for other programimplementation. Data are examined throughout the year by theMultidisciplinary Review committee and the Continuous QualityImprovement committee. Screened for PPD97.0%Scored 10+ All Central NJ Births0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%Prior History of Mental IllnessAdverse Birth OutcomeAdverse Maternal Condition*Prior history of mental/behavioral health issues defined as prior diagnosis and/or medication for mental health and related conditions in VERI. Adversebirth outcomes included are low birth weight, preterm delivery, and/or NICU admission. Adverse maternal outcomes as presented are defined by thepresence of at least one maternal morbidity and/or an unscheduled c-section.At Risk Screening Result4.2%Birth Outcomes*Continuous Quality Improvement17%5%26%16%22%16%FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

34The Central Jersey Family Health Consortium established a Regional PerinatalBereavement Task Force as part of the Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)Program of the New Jersey Department of Health. This Task Force is comprised ofhealth care professionals and consumers from our region to address the needs ofparents and families who have suffered a fetal or neonatal loss. Clergy, socialworkers, funeral directors, nurses, doctors, bereavement coordinators, mentalhealth therapists and community program facilitators will have the opportunity tolearn from each other so that we can better care for and minister to grievingparents and families.Race/EthnicitySocial FactorsFetal Loss Infant LossNH White NH Black Hispanic NH Asian0%10%20%30%40%50%Fetal Loss Infant LossMedicaid Unmarried Unemployed < HS Education0%10%20%30%40%50%60%The majority of bothfetal and infant lossesoccured to thosebetween the ages of30-345.8% of infant losses and13.7% of fetal lossesoccurred to those withObesity11.5% of infant lossesand 10.2% of fetallosses occurred tothose with hypertensionF I M RFetal and Infant Mortality ReviewFY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 202432% 33% 36%42% 42%52%8%15%48%29%11%13%25%42%14%10%

Pregnancy andParenting Wellness35The Pregnancy and ParentingWellness (PPW) program providedtraining for professionals workingwith birthing people. Thiseducation included resources forproviders to use when a mooddisorder is identified.02.EducationTA Hours TA Webinars05101520Professionals Trainings010020030040050001.Technical Assistance16245129FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

36The Perinatal Addictions Programserves both communities andprofessionals. During FY 24 PAPPeducated 1,372 professionals andoffered educational trainings,resource sessions, and collaborativemeetings.Professionals EducatedEducational TrainingsProfessional Resource SessionsCollaborative Meetings020040060080010001200140001.Professional EducationPerinatal AddictionsPrevention Project8671541372FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

Networking opportunities are promoted for all obstetric and pediatric healthcare professionals through the Consortium’s region-wide educationprograms. These education programs are provided in a variety of ways, bothin-person and virtual, including but not limited to grand rounds, unit basedin-services, half-day and full-day conferences, and self study modules.Examples include: the AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring courses, postpartumdepression education, and perinatal addictions programs. Access to highquality educational opportunities at a local level encourages healthcareprofessionals to attend these programs because of the close proximity totheir homes as well as the affordable cost of the programs. This is especiallyimportant since NJ nurses are required to complete 30 hours of educationfor licensure renewal. It also encourages hospital staff to fulfill theirrequirements for certification in their respective specialties. Allowing nurses,social workers among others to be proficient in their area of expertise whichenhances care and the quality of the staff, thereby reducing risk to patients’.377902Topics included...Educational OfferingsProfessionals Educated1032Trainings were attended by nurses,physicians, and social workers.Credits were given during the year whichprovided needed credit for renewal oflicensureContinuing EducationProfessionalEducation37FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

DATASUPPORTEVALUATION& RESEARCHSURVEYSUPPORT38Pregnancy and Parenting WellnessPerinatal Addiction Prevention ProgramProfessional EducationBereavement CareSafe KidsContinuous Quality ImprovementBreastfeeding strategic PlanVERI NJFamily ConnectsFIMRNJPPCInCKIPHDProject HEAL Project ElevatePaths to Recovery-AdultsMaternal Health ChallengePaths to Recovery-Adolescents and FamiliesThe Department of Evaluation & Analytics provides survey support and analyticalsupport to the agency, collects and analyzes public health surveillance data fromhospitals in the central region. We monitor maternal and child health outcomes;assess program needs; design, implement and conduct continuous qualityimprovement; and provide data reports to member hospitals. We collaborate with anumber of organizations to conduct comprehensive program evaluation. CJFHC has been awarded second place in theConnecting the Community for Maternal HealthChallenge, a prize competition sponsored by theNational Institutes of Health. We are one of eightnonprofit organizations selected to receive a cashprize for our efforts to develop, implement, andconduct research to improve maternal healthoutcomes in our community. FY24 Annual ReportJuly 2023 to June 2024

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