The Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) – A statewide association that develops and supports local systems of care to optimize the health of moms, babies, and their families.

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Florida Earns “C” on 2018 Premature Birth Report Card November 1, 2018 More than 10% of babies in 2017 were born too soon in Florida, earning the state a “C” on the Premature Birth Report Card, released today by the March of Dimes. The overall U.S. preterm birth rate rose to 9.93% of births in 2017 from 9.85% in 2016, according to data from the National Center ... Read more ...
Hurricane Relief Update: Our Programs Still Need Help October 24, 2018 Recovery efforts are continuing slowly in Panama City and surrounding areas of the Florida Panhandle impacted by Hurricane Michael. Please share updated information below about items needed by local Healthy Start, FL MIECHV, Healthy Families and other home visiting programs and consider making a donation to help with their recovery. The Healthy Start Coalition of Bay, ... Read more ...