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Question: Can you recommend some development models for community health promotion and prevention for a community group home? Women's and children housing only. The community group home just opened and we are implementing health promotion and prevention programs within in it. We're also organizing community programs that the general community of outside women can attend at the home. Any links resources you have would be appreciated. Tx
Answer: Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for your question, and kudos to you for working on such important issues! We recommend Chapter 18 of the Community Toolbox "Deciding Where to Start" and Chapter 19 "Choosing and Adapting Community Interventions" . You may also find it useful to contact other community/group homes and ask about any health promotion initiatives they have utilized and whether or not they have been successful. Consider adapting an existing intervention or group of interventions to your needs so as to avoid "reinventing the wheel." Consult with local community health workers and organizations who may already be engaged in some health promotion efforts which could be extended into (and adapted to) your group home. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further thoughts or questions you have, and the very best of luck to you! Thanks again.
Question Date: Mon, 02/03/2014