Expecting a baby can be very emotional

You may be excited, yet nervous about what’s to come. Filled with joy, yet also filled with the fear of not knowing what to expect.

Healthy Start is here for you. This free, voluntary program offers compassionate support and resources to pregnant women – many referred by their physician – and families with newborns.

What to expect

In the comfort of your home, our caring and professional Home Visitors provide guidance and encouragement as you prepare for the birth of your baby. After you bring home your newborn, we’re there by your side to coach you through the challenges and celebrate the milestones.

You’ll also receive:

Support and guidance as you learn to care for yourself (and your developing baby!) during pregnancy
Care coordination
Referrals to childbirth education classes
Connections to community
Guidance as you prepare your home for a new baby
Support and resources to obtain safe sleeping arrangements for your baby
Developmental screenings for your baby
Continued support up to three years after your child is born

Who qualifies?

Pre-natal and post-natal women in Duval, St. Johns, Volusia, Flagler, and Santa Rosa counties who meet specific criteria. Through compassionate, professional support, Healthy Start serves pregnant women and continues walking alongside families until baby turns 3.

Moms receive parental education and guidance, learning how to care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy and beyond.

Families also have access to one-on-one lactation support, help securing safe sleep arrangements, developmental screenings, and additional resources that build safe, strong, and healthy foundations for their child.

Even if mom did not participate during pregnancy, she can enroll with her baby, as newborns are screened for Healthy Start services at birth.

We offer this in the following regions:

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