About Safe Start

Pueblo of Zuni Safe Start
Zuni, NM

Lead Agency: Zuni Community Health Department

Safe Start Staff and Core Members:

Shelly Chimoni, Safe Start Coordinator
Rolanda Lahi, Administrative Assistant
Peter Selby, Ph.D., Local Evaluation Consultant, TriWest Group
Julia Friedman-Peremel, Local Evaluation Consultant, TriWest Group
Shirley Bellson, Tribal Administrator
Margaret Garcia, Community Health Director
Susie King, Clinical Administrator
Bryceson Pinto, Finance Director
Larry Sanchez, Director of Planning and Development

Project Purpose:

The Pueblo of Zuni Safe Start Demonstration Initiative will develop a multi-disciplinary approach that will identify and provide prevention and intervention services to children ages 0-6 and their families residing within the tribal community who have experienced violence or been exposed to violent environments. The goals of the program during the planning phase include:

Identify at-risk population and eligibility for services
Develop appropriate collaborative protocols and agreements among tribal and community agencies
Develop a five-year strategic plan that addresses the scope of the problem, identifies resources, and outlines collaborative community planning and services to address the problems; develop goals and objectives for prevention and reduction of impacts of violence
Conduct a community assessment to document risk factors, resources, strengths, and barriers to services
Develop plans for evaluating and measuring progress as well as for training and technical assistance

The Pueblo will develop and implement a coordinated planning process to address the needs of the service population and develop a full range of multi-disciplinary prevention, intervention, and treatment services utilizing community-based resources.

Executive Summary and Logic model