Harrie Freedman, R.N., M.S.
Harrie Freedman is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Parent-Child Nursing with a Masters' Degree from Boston University. She has over 30 years of experience working with young children and their families in New Mexico and Massachusetts. Her varied experiences include working as a pediatric nurse, an early intervention home visitor, a public health nursing advisor, a nursing instructor and as an administrator.
She has extensive experience in developing and implementing community-based support systems for families of young children. She is active in the treatment and care of those dealing with infant mental health, substance abuse, child abuse and neglect, and issues with newborn prematurity.
Currently, Ms. Freedman is the Senior Program Manager for the Early Childhood & Family Intervention Programs; FOCUS, Reflejos Familiares, and VISION.
PUBLICATIONS
July 30 - August 1, 1990, Partners for Progress IV, Arlington, VA
"Coordinated System of Care for Infants, a Nursing Model for Comprehensive Child Find and Screening" (leading presenter)
May 3, 1996, American Orthopsychiatric Association, 73rd Annual Meeting: Building Strengths in an Era of Uncertainty, Washington D.C.; "Substance Abuse in Pregnancy and Parenting: the Worcester Coalition"- Presentation Panel.
"Toward the Development of a Model of Comprehensive Care for Pregnant and Parenting Alcohol and Drug Dependent Women and Their Families". The Program Development Committee of the Task Force on Alcohol and Drug Dependent Women and Their Newborns; Coalition on Addiction, Pregnancy, and Parenting, September 1991.
AWARDS
Family Infant Toddler Interagency Coordinating Council: Recognition and Thanks for Supporting the Family Infant Toddler Program and New Mexico's Early Intervention Service System, June 2003;
New Mexico Chapter March of Dimes 2001 Volunteer of the Year award, November 2001
Worcester Community Connections Coalition: Award of Gratitude and Appreciation for Dedication, Devotion and Commitment to the Mission of Family Support and PreservationJune 25, 1997
Massachusetts Department of Social Services: Horizon of Hope Award June 1997
The Greater Worcester Community Health Network, Community Wellness Coalition: Certificate of Appreciation June 1997
The Community Partnership: The Bridges Award in recognition of achievement in building bridges for clients who are facing the challenges of chemical dependency, HIV/AIDS, and/or mental illness, June 19, 1997
