Chart 24a. Great Starts Achievement Data
Parental roles and responsibilities (e.g. making informed choices about available options for birth and parenting).
- 98% of expectant mothers and 99% fathers/partners increased in confidence
Knowledge of age-appropriate child/youth development, behaviors, and support resources (e.g. knowledge of community resources such as for help with challenges, parenting advice, questions, and emotional support, etc.).
- 90% of expectant mothers and 92% fathers/partners increased in knowledge
Ability to manage parenting duties/situations (e.g. to be self-advocates for their family by gathering information, asking questions, & making informed decisions).
- 83% of expectant mothers and 88% fathers/partners increased in ability
Increase knowledge of strategies that foster secure attachment and/or nurturing relationships (e.g. responding to baby’s needs, comfort and wellness, or safety).
- 86% of expectant mothers and 89% fathers/partners increased in knowledge
Chart 24b. Great Starts Effectiveness Data, July 2019 – June 2020
Confidence in parental roles and responsibilities:
- 44% increase in confidence for expectant mothers and 46% for fathers/ partners.
Knowledge of age-appropriate child/youth development and needs:
- 37% increase in knowledge for expectant mothers and 39% for fathers/partners.
Ability to manage parenting duties/situations:
- 32% increase in ability for expectant mothers and 34% for fathers/partners.
Increase knowledge of strategies that foster secure attachment and/or nurturing relationships:
- 33% increase in knowledge for expectant mothers and 33% for fathers/partners.