Who this serves
Beneficiary Providers
- Licensed childcare providers serving LMI households
- Facilities located in HUD -eligible census tracts
Eligible Public Services
- Procurement of life-safety equipment (AEDs & Bleeding Control kits).
- Provider training required for safe and effective use.
- On-site placement and orientation
Service DeliverY Model
Healthy Starts Role
1. Assessment
The jurisdiction assess eligible childcare provider needs and equipment.
2. Equipment Procurement
Healthy Starts procures necessary life-safety equipment, and ensures items arrive.
2. Provider Training
Healthy Starts coordinates certified, instructor-led training that includes CPR, AED use, and bleeding control.
3. Equipment Placement & Guidance
Healthy Starts places life-safety equipment at childcare facilities and conducts operations with providers on proper usage, storage, and initial maintenance.