They've got answers. Consider them as a bridge between your family and the resources of the community. Everyone likes the idea of getting a baby off to a good start. Whether it's inadequate housing, adjustments around schedules, lack of income, lack of family support or just simple feelings of aloneness, Healthy Families service workers get their satisfaction from finding the answers for new families. And they'll be there until your child reaches kindergarten age or moves into Head Start.
Families can have as many or as few of the available offerings they choose.
Family support workers can work with the parents on what they perceive their needs to be, assist the parents in finding time for themselves and for their growth through education, employment, counseling and help set a better tone to celebrate the uniqueness of a new child. As the family becomes more self sufficient and positive patterns are developed, services decrease. You're on your own with some bounce in your step, instead of the desperation or frustration that was your shadow before someone helped you manage it all. Just you and yours, on a steady course. Healthy Families is associated with Healthy Families America, established in 1992 by the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse and Ronald McDonalds Children's Charities.