Free Support Program: Healthy Families

by Kim on January 31st, 2020 at 8:08 AM

 

Who is Eligible?

Sangamon County residents who are:

  • First or second time teen parents up to age 30 and either pregnant or parenting a child up to 2 weeks old.
  • The program is designed to assist parents and their newborns. Its purpose is to provide support and guidance to parents and to get babies off to the best possible start.
 What does Healthy Families provide?

  • Home visits that are convenient to your schedule
  • Information and screening on your child’s growth and development.
  • Referrals to other services you and your family may need.
  • Information on parenting, medical services, and many more topics.
  • Services provided by a Registered Nurse
What is the cost?

All services are free.

If you qualify for WIC you qualify for Healthy Families.

 

 The HFI Program is designed to strengthen the family and to involve the baby’s father and other important people in the family whenever possible.
When do services start?

During pregnancy or within 2 weeks of baby’s birth.

 

 How do I sign up:

Call (217)535-3102 for more information or to see if you are eligible

Sangamon County Department of Public Health

Healthy Families of Sangamon County

2833 South Grand Avenue East

Springfield, Illinois 62703

This program is funded through a grant from Department of Human Services and the Ounce of Prevention fund.

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