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Hartford health director reports program pauses, car-seat milestone and expanded wellness access
Summary
Hartford Health & Human Services Director Ebony Jackson Shahid told the committee on Nov. 4 that the REACH maternal-child health program has been temporarily paused because of the federal government shutdown and reported program-level results including 212 car seats installed in FY2024–25.
Hartford Health & Human Services Director Ebony Jackson Shahid told the committee on Nov. 4 that the REACH maternal-child health program has been "temporarily paused" as of Oct. 1, 2025, because of the federal government shutdown, though she said year two concluded Sept. 30 "with outstanding success."
Shahid said the department has started a new contract for the MYAP program and is working to integrate MYAP staff into city employment to improve continuity. She also reported that the car seat safety program for fiscal year 2024–25 achieved a full spend-down for its car seat line item, with staff installing 212 car…
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