Healthy Families Gadsden/Leon is an evidence-based home visiting program that promotes positive parenting and healthy child development in our local communities. Our free, voluntary program supports expecting parents and families with newborns, providing critical resources during the most important years of a child's development.
Program Overview
Healthy Families Gadsden/Leon is a free and voluntary home visiting program for expecting parents or parents who have a newborn baby younger than three months of age.
Healthy Families Provides
In-home parenting education
Prenatal information, education, and birth preparation
Basic infant care education
Child developmental screening and monitoring
Fun and educational activities for parents and babies using the latest research in brain development
Well baby care and immunization education
Family resources and referrals to community services
Child and home safety education
Support in setting and achieving family goals
Program services may be provided for up to three to five years, depending on the needs and goals of your family.
Our office hours are 9am to 5pm. However, because services are delivered in-home, program staff will work to provide visits at a time that is most convenient for you. Visits can be provided before or after typical working hours and on weekends.
