Michael Skiathitis is the assistant program manager for the Coalition’s Healthy Families Jacksonville program and has been working with the Coalition for over two years. He is passionate about advocating for Jacksonville families and inspired by being a part of an organization that helps families grow together — with a priority of helping parents be… Read More

Former Healthy Families Jacksonville participant Laurie Moore credits the program for many triumphs in the primary stages of raising her boys, including discerning developmental delays early and providing the family with much needed resources during times of the financial hardship that comes with having twins unexpectedly. Now Laurie invests her time and aids families in the… Read More

Twenty-five little ones and their parents graduated from Healthy Families Jacksonville on Thursday, September 26 at the Legends Center. Moms, dads and their children were presented with a certificate and gifts for completing the program. The event occurs every year during National Infant Mortality Awareness Month as Healthy Families is a nationally-accredited family support and… Read More

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: Emergencies: Call 9-1-1 To speak with a Healthy Start worker call 904-723-5422 While we can’t say which way the wind will blow Tropical Storm Dorian, we want to ensure that pregnant women and their families in Northeast Florida are taking the necessary precautions in case things take a turn for the worse. It… Read More

Our 8th Annual Barbers for Babies event educated our community on infant mortality and ways parents can prevent the issue. The event was held at Greater Harvest Christian Fellowship on August 3, 3019 thanks to Pastor Johnnie Legons. Barbers for Babies is coordinated by our Fatherhood P.R.I.D.E. program as an infant mortality awareness event, where… Read More