Support for parents right from the start

Childhood experiences last a lifetime, but parenting isn't always easy. Beginning in pregnancy or soon after birth, Building Healthy Families assists you with the changes and challenges of welcoming a baby and becoming the best parent you can be!  Visits take place in the comfort of home with information and support to help you and your child meet milestones, manage meltdowns, and make happy memories that will last a lifetime.

Services for Families

FREE weekly visits that decrease over time include helpful resources and enjoyable activities to strengthen parent-child bonds, foster happy childhood experiences, and help you reach family goals.  Participants can stay with Building Healthy Families until Kindergarten. When you choose to participate, you will receive:

  • Support to get ready for baby and adjust to parenting
  • Resources for the care and safety of your child
  • Information on what to expect in your child’s early years
  • Fun activities to nurture child development
  • Links to community resources and opportunities to socialize
  • A great start on your parenting journey

Getting started is easy

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Parenting resources

 

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Becoming a new parent can be hard. It is normal to feel depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed after having a baby. You are not alone. Challenges to mental health are common during this time and there is no shame in seeking help. If you need someone to talk to, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) any time. It's free and confidential.

Hear What Parents Have to Say...

"Building Healthy Families helped me to know a lot of what I was going through with my son is normal (behavior), and that I’m a good mother.  I’m not perfect, but I’m a good mother.”

“I was alone and scared.  I learned how routines help my children feel safe. While participating, I had someone who listened without judging.  I met all my goals, and now I have a degree!”

“It opened up a lot of resources and the opportunity to get things (we need) without so much stress."

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“I enjoy meeting people I can relate to...I have made friends.”

 

When asked which areas of their lives have improved since beginning with Building Healthy Families, participants responded

95% reported having more confidence as a parent

81% reported an improved ability to read their child’s cues

86% reported an improved support system

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