Building Healthy Families offers partnership from pregnancy to Kindergarten to support you to become the best parent you can be! We come right to your home to assist you with the changes and challenges that come with raising a child by offering information, resources, and enjoyable activities to strengthen the parent-child bond, foster happy childhood experiences for your youngster, and help you reach your goals.

Supports for Families

  • Learn about typical and troublesome symptoms of pregnancy and get prepared for child birth
  • Get ready to bring your baby home and make plans to keep your child safe
  • Adjust to becoming a parent, raising siblings, or making a lifestyle change
  • Build your baby’s brain and gift your child with social-emotional health for a happy future
  • Increase your knowledge of infant and child development and learn how to help your child thrive
  • Address parenting challenges and manage stress
  • Increase joy in everyday moments and create happy memories for your child and family
  • Locate resources, meet other parents, or get more connected to your community
  • Babies don't come with instructions - reach out to BHF to learn how we can support you on your parenting journey

Let Building Healthy Families nurture you on a successful parenting journey.

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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. It's important to remember that mental health challenges 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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