Healthy Start

Because Every Baby Deserves a Healthy Start... 

Healthy Start is a voluntary statewide program available to all pregnant women and infants in the State of Florida. The program assists pregnant women and infants in accessing prenatal and infant health care and other services necessary to reduce the risk of low birth weight, premature birth, fetal and infant mortality, and promote healthy development.

The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor Counties contracts with the Florida Department of Health in Taylor County to provide care coordination services to Healthy Start clients in Taylor County.

The Healthy Start Coordinators work closely with the clients, families, medical providers and community agencies such as WIC, school health, Refuge House, Florida Department of Children and Families and other social service agencies to develop a comprehensive plan to meet identified needs.

Some of our Services 

• Information and Education
• Infant Safety Education
• Breastfeeding Support and Education
• Home Visits
• Free Childbirth Classes
• Nutritional Information
• Smoking Cessation Education and Support
• Community Referrals
• Parenting and Baby Care Information
• Developmental Screening
• Family Planning Information

Contact Information