Table 1.
Nurturing Care Component | Tailored definitions of the nurturing care components to the context of zip code | Types of Assets |
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Good Health | Refers to the existence of assets, in a given zip code, to promote the overall health, mental health, and well-being of children and caregivers. |
• Hospitals • Urgent Cares • Mental Health Centers • Outreach Clinics • Pediatric Health Clinics • Women’s Health Care Centers • Non-Profit Health Organizations |
Adequate Nutrition | Refers to the existence of assets, in a given zip code, to promote access to healthy food and nutrition education. |
• Food Pantries • Food Distribution Sites • Grocery Stores • Convenience Stores • Farmers Markets • Maternal and Child Food Programs (WIC) • Community Gardens |
Security and Safety |
Refers to the existence of assets, in a given zip code, to promote safe and secure environments (i.e., physical dangers, emotional stress, environmental risks, and access to food and water). |
• Police Stations • Public Parks • Libraries • Churches • Community Centers |
Opportunities for Early Learning | Refers to the existence of assets, in a given zip code, to promote access to childcare and early education laying the foundation for later learning. |
• Preschools • Daycares • Non-Profit Education Programs • Education Financial Subsidies |
Responsive Caregiving | Refers to the existence of assets, in a given zip code, to support caregivers’ ability to respond to the signals of children in a timely and appropriate manner. |
• Doulas • Lactation Specialists • Home Visiting Programs |