Mary Bridge Children's Hospital/MultiCare Health System - Clean Air for Kids

What is it?

Clean Air for Kids (CAFK) is an asthma-management program that works to reduce asthma morbidity and mortality by mitigating and eliminating environmental triggers. They also provide prevention education and management services to families with chronic respiratory concerns and/or allergies by conducting free home visits and outreach classes. Families that participate receive medical adherence education, air quality measurements, environmental assessments, recommendations and supplies to improve asthma management. CAFK is a partnership between Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Puget Sound Asthma Coalition and MultiCare service area providers.

Who is it for?

Families with children diagnosed with chronic respiratory conditions.

Why do they do it?

An estimated 20,000 children have asthma in Pierce County. The region has unique environmental challenges including a damp climate, mold, and particulate matter that can trigger asthma and/or allergies.

Impact

From 2013 to 2015, CAFK provided more than 200 home visits. Hospital data shows a 72 percent decrease in hospital utilization among participants. For more information, click here.

Contact: Mary Quinlan
Director, Community Services
Telephone: 253-403-1354
Email: mary.quinlan@multicare.org