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Every baby deserves a healthy start.
We’re here to help.

The Healthy Start Coalition is dedicated to improving pregnancy, birth, and early childhood outcomes by empowering families through personalized support, education, and connections to resources.

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Every baby deserves a healthy start.

We’re here to help you throughout your pregnancy and new parenting journey. Our Home Visitors provide personalized, one-on-one support to meet your needs.

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You are your child’s first and most important teacher.

Equips parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to help their children be healthy, safe and ready to succeed in school.

Helping improve the health, safety and future of all babies born in Alachua County.

Free home visit with a registered nurse for Alachua County residents who give birth within the county.

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Ready to make healthier choices for your baby? We can help.

Evidence-based home visiting and outreach services to at-risk pregnant women and their infants affected by substances.

Join us for a life-changing approach to fatherhood.

Teach • Empower • Advocate • Mentor

Helps dads learn the personal growth and parenting skills they need to help their kids be happy and healthy.

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Pregnant mother receiving doula support

All families should have access to doula care.

Provides physical and emotional support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth, to help her achieve the healthiest and most satisfying experience possible.

Who We Are

Central Healthy Start Coalition and Healthy Start of North Central Florida Coalition are among 32 Healthy Start coalitions throughout the state. Together with WellFlorida Council, we provide support for expectant parents and families raising young children. Every service we provide is shaped by the belief that every child deserves a strong beginning and a future that inspires hope.

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What We Do

Our Healthy Start Coalitions are the leaders in maternal and infant health home visiting programs in the region. Our programs help ensure a healthy start in life and a hopeful future for our families. We offer support with:

  • Pregnancy
  • Labor and childbirth
  • Breastfeeding
  • Infant care and safety
  • Parenting support
  • Health and wellness
  • Help to quit smoking
  • Financial self-sufficiency
  • Family planning
  • Community resources

My Healthy Start App

Maternity Tools at Your Fingertips

My Healthy Start App displayed on a desktop computer, tablet, and phone

My Healthy Start App, powered by Bump2Baby360™, is a free pregnancy and postpartum app. It provides convenient tools and resources to support you during every stage of your pregnancy and beyond.

Weekly milestones | Kick counter | Contraction timer |Evidence-based information | Personal journal |Feeding log | Immunization log | Diaper log

Get access to helpful info and videos about pregnancy, labor and birth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and more!

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