Thank you, Carron, for your passion and commitment to the families you serve! |
Home Visitor of the Year Winner!
Carron Miesner Easter Seals Midwest Nurturing Parenting Program Carron provided outstanding advocacy and supported her home visiting families that were unable to access needed immunizations for their children through their medical provider. Carron discovered that none of the families with Medicaid were receiving immunizations at the site and were being referred to their local county health department.
Carron has families that have limited transportation so sometimes that means having to choose between taking their children for well-child check-ups with their medical provider or taking them for their immunizations at the Health Department. Carron sought to understand why their medical provider count not provide these needed immunizations to her families. After much advocacy work, Carron got the attention of the Chief Nursing Officer and eventually reached the ears of the CEO who was supportive and committed to making a change for all of their patients. Carron continued to follow-up on a regular basis, and eventually was successful! Because of Carron’s persistence and dedication to her families and the commitment from the medical provider, this provider has now put policies and practices in place so ALL patients, including those covered by Medicaid, are provided immunizations. What started as a home visitor trying to find resources for a family resulted in a major medical provider changing their policy on immunizations and leveling the field for some of our most vulnerable families. |
"Amy Gorton Rocks" |
Home Visiting Supervisor of the Year Winner!
Amy Gorton Easter Seals Midwest Nurturing Parenting Program Amy was nominated twice by her team for her dedication to their clients and her staff. She has been dedicated to making sure her staff are provided with all the necessary materials and supplies needed to provide to their families; especially during COVID-19. In addition, Amy has demonstrated dedication to creatively addressing challenges and barriers, and consistently works to improve practices and procedures to meet the ever-changing needs of their families and their program.
Amy is timely with explanations, wants to see her staff and families succeed, and creates a welcoming and peaceful environment. Amy was described as being kind, caring, compassionate, and empathetic. Amy's support of her team has lead to longevity; which in turn helps enrolled families have much needed stability and consistency. Amy gives 110% into the mission of helping parents succeed and watching her staff grow and help families. Amy’s staff feel lucky to have her as a supervisor and feel their families are lucky to have her in their lives as well. Amy was described as the glue that keeps the program together and she should be honored for her 12+ years in home visitation. |
KCSL's creative ideas have been a catalyst for many discussions and strategies that were implemented throughout Promise 1000 to proactively address barriers and challenges created by the pandemic. |
Creative COVID-19 Engagement Strategies
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