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tivity, and no physical hazards in the home. On the flip <br /> side, poor quality sub-standard housing can negatively <br /> affect a child's health and development. Environmental <br /> triggers such as lead paint, poor indoor air quality, mold, <br /> pest issues, and safety hazards in the home can put a <br /> child's health at risk. While children (birth through age <br /> 12) are typically healthy, it is during this time when chil- <br /> dren are most at risk for developmental and behavioral <br /> disorders, child maltreatment, asthma and other chronic <br /> conditions, obesity, dental cavities, and unintentional <br /> injuries94. <br /> Below is a non-inclusive list of local and state programs <br /> and initiatives to help support maternal and child health. <br /> Adolescent Parenting Program <br /> Compass Center for Women and Children <br /> Head Start/Early Head Start <br /> Family Success Alliance <br /> KidSCope <br /> Orange County Department of Social Services <br /> Orange County Health Department <br /> Orange County Healthy Homes Program <br /> Orange County Partnership for Young Children <br /> Orange County Rape Crisis Center <br /> Orange County Safe Kids <br /> Planned Parenthood <br /> UNC Horizons <br /> Women's Birth and Wellness Center <br /> 2019 COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT 39 <br />