Healthy Families

What is Healthy Families?

Healthy Families Jacksonville is a free, voluntary, early learning and family support program designed to help you be the best parent you can be, and to help your child grow and develop in the most important first months of his or her life. The program provides support and education directly to you and to your family in your home. The goal of Healthy Families is to improve the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and young children in Duval County.

What Can Healthy Families Do For You?

Trained family support workers visit pregnant and new moms and their families to provide knowledge and support in the areas of: pregnancy wellness (prenatal and postnatal), breastfeeding, parenting skills, positive parent-child interaction, stages of infant and child development, the importance of bonding and attachment, and developmental screenings. The worker will assist you in determining areas where you feel you need assistance. They can help you increase your confidence in parenting, reduce your stress, and teach you about financial management and community resources.

These support services are provided by several agencies, and screenings are typically provided during prenatal appointments. To give your baby a positive start, call the site that serves your ZIP code.

If you live in ZIP code 32206, 32207, 32211, 32216, 32217, 32225, 32246 or 32277, call:
The Bridge of Northeast Florida
1824 Pearl St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 520-7630
www.bridgejax.com/healthy-families-jacksonville

If you live in ZIP code 32202, 32204, 32205, 32208, 32209, 32210, 32218, 32244 or 32254, call:
Community Connections of Jacksonville
6050 Moncrief Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-1740
www.communityconnectionsjax.org/healthy-families

Where can I learn more about Healthy Families?

Contact Jack Rinehart at the Jacksonville Children's Commission at (904) 630-4986 or visit the Healthy Families Florida.