HealthySteps is an evidence-based, interdisciplinary pediatric primary care program designed to promote nurturing parenting and healthy development for babies and toddlers. The HealthySteps (HS) approach means the entire practice works as a team to implement 8 core components to strengthen the relationships between families and the practice and support strong parent/child attachment.
The HealthySteps model is organized into three tiers of service.
Universal services include:
- Child developmental, social-emotional and behavioral screening
- Screening for family needs (i.e., maternal depression, other risk factors, social determinants of health)
- Child development support line (e.g., phone, text, email, online portal)
Short-term supports includes tier one services plus:
- Child development and behavior consults
- Care coordination and systems navigation
- Positive parenting guidance and information
- Early learning resources
Comprehensive services includes all tier one and two services plus:
- Ongoing, preventative team-based well-child visits (WCV)
Nicollette Violante, LCSW, is People’s HealthySteps Specialist and early childhood expert. Nico supports families with children less than 4 years old through the HealthySteps Support Line, behavior consults, positive parenting education, early learning resources, resource navigation, care coordination, and providing additional support during well child checks.
Patients who have questions or concerns regarding a child’s development and behavior may call the support line at 512.399.8360 during business hours. This support line is not for medical or mental health emergencies.
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