Facilitators of Well-Functioning Consortia: National Healthy Start Program Lessons.

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Title: Facilitators of Well-Functioning Consortia: National Healthy Start Program Lessons.
Language: English
Authors: Thompson, Mildr, Minkler, Meredith, Bell, Judith, Rose, Kalima, Butler, Lisa
Source: Health & Social Work. Aug 2003 28(3):185-195.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2003
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Consortia, Empowerment, Infant Mortality, Program Effectiveness, Social Work
ISSN: 0360-7283
Abstract: Presents findings from a multisite case study of consortia in the federal Healthy Start Initiative to reduce infant mortality in high-risk communities. Examines the facilitators of well- functioning consortia in a framework of empowerment theory and community organizing with women of color. Implications for social work practice and for policy are provided. (Contains 32 references and 2 tables.) (GCP)
Entry Date: 2004
Accession Number: EJ672687
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Presents findings from a multisite case study of consortia in the federal Healthy Start Initiative to reduce infant mortality in high-risk communities. Examines the facilitators of well- functioning consortia in a framework of empowerment theory and community organizing with women of color. Implications for social work practice and for policy are provided. (Contains 32 references and 2 tables.) (GCP)
ISSN:0360-7283