2020 Targets
Sleep-Related Deaths
Sleep-related deaths (often categorized as Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome) are a leading cause of infant mortality in Philadelphia.
2017 data estimated
Developmental Delays
Metric under development to be released in 2019
The Survey of Wellbeing of Young Children (SWYC), as administered by healthcare providers, will be used to measure and monitor the proportion of children in Philadelphia meeting developmental milestones at 18 and 24 months of age.
School Readiness
Metric under development to be released in 2019
In collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia, A Running Start–Health is developing a metric on the proportion of students entering kindergarten who are appropriately prepared to learn.
Injuries
Injuries, including those from falls, suffocation, fires, and guns, are the leading cause of death for children age 1-4 and are common causes for visits to hospital emergency departments.
Asthma Exacerbations
Asthma exacerbations are a leading cause of hospitalization of young children and a major cause for acute care visits and missed school days.
Lead Exposure
Exposure to lead in early childhood can lead to lifelong learning and behavior problems.
Obesity
Obesity in early childhood is a marker for unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, and a predictor for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer in adult years.
2020 Targets
| Intervention | Progress Measure | Baseline | CY17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe sleep campaign | Number of fliers distributed; Number of digital views | Baseline TBD | 42,420 fliers; 83,914 pageviews |
| Breastfeeding promotion | Number of "baby-friendly" hospitals | 3 of 6 birthing hospitals | 4 out of 6 birthing hospitals |
| Home visiting for infants | Number of families of pregnant women or children ages 0-5 enrolled in home visiting programs | 3,025 for 2015 | 2,390 |
| Identification & treatment of maternal mental health/substance use problems | Number of children <6 in a household with at least one adult receiving substance use disorder treatment through CBH | 2,227 children in 2016 | 2,200 |
| Number of children <6 in a household with at least one adult receiving mental health services through CBH | 9,600 children in 2016 | 9,595 | |
| Homelessness prevention & diversion | Number of families provided homeless prevention assistance | 348 families in FY2016 | 589 in FY17 |
| Abuse prevention/parenting supports | Number of children <6 who reach permanency | 665 children in 2016 | 678 |
| Number of families with children <6 receiving in home services who reached family stabilization | 1,076 families in 2016 | 1,070 | |
| Early childhood education | Available seats in Keystone STAR 3 and 4 programs | 22,726 in FY2016 | 25,676 in FY17 |
| Identification & remediation of hazards in home | Number of rental units newly certified as lead safe or lead free in one year | 282 units certified in 2016 | 2,462 |
| Nutrition & physical activity in child care | Number of childcare providers that have received education from Department of Public Health | Baseline TBD | Trainings/in-person mtgs: 162 providers. Paper mailings received: 1,696 |
| Risk | Progress Measure | Baseline | CY17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosleeping/unsafe sleep | Reduce the percent of parents reporting unsafe sleep arrangements | Baseline TBD | TBD in 2019 |
| Early intervention services for infants/toddlers with or at risk for developmental delays | Number of children <36 months active in ITEI | Regular Screening: 899 in FY16. Active with Plan: 5,898 in FY16 | Regular Screening: 881 in FY17. Active with Plan: 5,898 in FY16 |
| Lack of breastfeeding | Increase breastfeeding initiation | 72 percent in 2014 | 81% in CY16 |
| Maternal mental health/substance use problems | Reduce the number of substance-exposed infants at birth | 281 infants in 2015 | 142 in Q1 + Q2 2017 |
| Homelessness & housing instability | Reduce the number of children <6 entering shelter | 708 children in Aug-Dec 2016 | 615 children in Aug-Dec 2017; 1,222 FY17 |
| Limited parenting capacity | Reduce the number of Substantiated General Protective Service reports | 5,476 reports in 2016 | 5,469 |
| Child abuse/neglect | Reduce the number of Indicated Child Protective Service reports | 868 reports in 2016 | 1,022 |
| Hazardous housing conditions | Reduce the rate of violations per 1,000 occupied housing units | 185.4 violations per 1,000 units in 2015 | 186 per 1,000 |
| Unhealthy diet & physical inactivity | Increase the percent of childcare centers meeting Department of Public Health standards | 49 percent in 2017 | TBD in 2018 |