FAMILIES WITH BABIES:

Healthy Families (no cost)
80 families served annually

Healthy Families is a free, voluntary, home visitation program designed to provide support and education services to families during pregnancy and after the birth of their child. During frequent home visits, a warm and trusting relationship can develop between parents and our staff. Brochure

• Parents report significantly reduced stress, with an increased sense of competence, increased attachment to their child, and reduced feelings of depression and social isolation.
  
• 92% of children from participating families were immunized, as compared to a statewide rate of 77%
  
• 97% were linked with a medical provider.
  
• 97% of participating families had no confirmed reports of child abuse or neglect while enrolled in program.