Children and young people are loved, safe and nurtured
Budget 2019 funded the testing and evaluation of enhanced support for parents, caregivers and families and whānau who need help with mental health during pregnancy and the first two years of a child's life or following a stillbirth.
The model involves: early engagement in the antenatal period; a trusted relationship with one nurse supported by a social worker; focus on the whole whānau; and a low case load allowing enough time for the practitioners to develop a meaningful relationship.
Service delivery proposals have been sought and submitted across three DHB regions, with service delivery expected to start by December 2020.