"Mary Zaffke, public health nurse, discussed Family Home Visiting. This 20-year veteran described with enthusiasm the importance the first years of life are for a child.
"She said, “Research supports the idea that the quality of life for a child and the contributions the child makes to society as an adult can be traced back to the first years of life.”
"She said that if you were to Google Adverse Childhood Experiences, “You’ll see interesting information about what a child experiences in youth effects future life situations, such as substance abuse, mental health issues, poverty and domestic violence....
"In conclusion, Rock said it is her intention to routinely return to the county board to educate the commissioners on the work of the public health department."
http://hometownargus.com/2013/02/12/helping-the-most-vulnerable/
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