Eligibility
Who’s eligible for Florida Healthy Start programs and services?
Everyone! We have something for all Florida families.
Our Mission
To improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, babies, and families through statewide advocacy and initiatives that support local communities and Healthy Start Coalitions.
Our Vision
Every baby will have a healthy start in life.
Our Purpose
To develop and support local systems of care to optimize the health of Florida mothers, pregnant women, babies, and families.
Our Commitment to Florida’s Families
Florida’s Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) harnesses the power of over 30 years as a leading nonprofit in the state of Florida. Our purpose is to improve the lives of Florida families through services that meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum women, fathers, infants, and young children up to age three.
Using a community-focused model, FAHSC supports 32 Healthy Start Coalitions throughout the state in services tailored to the unique needs of their communities, while also facilitating statewide services. Services are provided through a suite of programs based on proven methods for delivering a continuum of high-quality support that’s accessible and affordable. Additionally, an important part of our programming is federal funding for evidence-based home visiting services.
Learn more about our programs here.
Our Programs
Healthy Start
We provide education, support, screenings, and proven interventions to help babies and new families thrive.
Connect
Called Connect, this home visiting program connects families with resources that make parenting easier.
TEAM Dad
TEAM Dad empowers fathers to become responsible and engaged through education, training, and support.
Florida MIECHV
The Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting program is designed to improve developmental outcomes for at-risk children.
Healthy Start Doula
Doulas provide emotional and physical support to help moms, babies, and families have a rewarding birth experience and a healthy outcome.
Other Initiatives
Florida ECCS
We manage the Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems: Health Integration Prenatal to Three Program to identify gaps due to race or socioeconomic status.
FIMR
The National Fetal and Infant Mortality Review is a dynamic community process for closing the disparities gap in 200 communities across the country.
Give Your Family the Best Support Possible.
Find your nearest Florida Healthy Start to get connected with pregnancy and parenting services.