The Hernando and Pasco Substance Exposed Newborn Task Forces are hosting Education & Beyond: Supporting Substance Exposed Newborn Communities Virtual Workshop series, April, 2021. Please click here for more information.
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2020-2021 Legislative Materials
Click on the following links to download the materials we’ve been sharing with our local legislators this year about Healthy Start. 2020 Annual Report Investing in a Healthy Start for Florida’s Children FAHSC White Paper – Who Are We County Profiles
Florida’s Healthy Start is Celebrating 30 Years of Healthier Babies in 2021
HHS Released Action Plan and Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve Maternal Health
On December 3, HHS released an important HHS Action Plan and announced a partnership to reduce maternal deaths and disparities that put women at risk prior to, during, and following pregnancy. The HHS Action Plan provides a roadmap for addressing risk factors, improving the quality of and access to maternity and postpartum care, and supporting … Continue reading “HHS Released Action Plan and Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve Maternal Health”
Partnership for Strong Families Back to School Drive
Partnership for Strong Families (PSF) is gathering supplies for children in their care for a Back to School Drive. Donors are encouraged to contribute virtually this year due to COVID-19 so PSF has created an Amazon Wishlist to make shopping easier. Please consider helping our community by donating to this amazing cause.
MORE HOPE Helping Our Parents Excel
We are pleased to share with you the More Hope Helping Our Parents Excel booklet developed by the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative. Please share with others who may also be interested.
Healthy Start of North Central Florida Survey
Healthy Start of North Central Florida wants to hear from you! We believe every baby deserves a Healthy Start which is why we are gathering feedback through a short survey in an effort to improve outcomes. If you are a woman who is currently pregnant or has been pregnant in the last two years and/or … Continue reading “Healthy Start of North Central Florida Survey”
Opioid Use Disorder In Pregnancy & Plan of Safe Care Virtual Workshop
Healthcare providers, join us for a free 2-hour workshop on Friday, May 15, 2020 from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM. We will discuss screening, care and treatment for opioid use in pregnancy and Plan of Safe Care referral for Home Visiting Services. For more information, please click here.
Count the Kicks App
Click here to learn about the Count the Kicks app and COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Families
Below is a list of resources for families in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Florida Department of Health (FDOH) March of Dimes: Pregnant Women and Babies Center for Disease Control (CDC)