Healthy beginnings start here
Every baby deserves the best start. Since 1991, we’ve been helping pregnant women, new moms, and families with free services that make pregnancy, birth and parenting a little easier.
Free support through your baby's first three years
We are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity for a strong and healthy beginning. With personalized care and community partnerships, we serve as your trusted guide from pregnancy through early childhood.
Stronger starts, healthier futures
100%
Free and
voluntary program
34
Years of
serving families
3
Years of
continuous support
Here for you, every step of the way
Our mission is rooted in empowerment, support and healthy beginnings. We provide families with personalized care, guidance and connections to vital resources.
Pregnancy & childbirth
Prenatal support, childbirth education and guidance throughout your pregnancy journey
Health & wellness
Mental health support, smoking cessation assistance and health planning
Newborn & infant care
Breastfeeding support, newborn care basics and safe sleep guidance
Care coordination
Help finding doctors, classes, support groups, childcare and local resources
Parenting & development
Parenting guidance, early childhood development and school preparation resources
Home visits
One-on-one support from a friendly advisor, in your home or community location
Who provides Healthy Start
In Northeast Florida, Healthy Start services are offered through our trusted community partners to meet you where you are and help you and your family thrive:
Free screenings for every mom
All pregnant women in Florida are offered prenatal and postnatal screenings to see what support might be available for you and your baby. These screens are important because they connect you to programs, services and help in your community — like Healthy Start!
Ready to get the support you deserve?
Enroll through Connect and find the support you need to give your baby a strong, healthy start.
How we’ve made a difference
Firsthand accounts from families who have found hope, support and lasting change through our programs and services.
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Complaints & grievances
Prenatal/postnatal Healthy Start
- Write a detailed description of why you were not satisfied with your treatment and/or the services provided and include your name and contact information.
- Send the complaint via email to CEO Faye Johnson at fjohnson@nefhsc.org or call 904.723.5422.
Florida Medicaid
- Start with this tip sheet.
- Medicaid members, use the member portal provided by AHCA. Click here.
- Case managers filing for recipients, click here.