Healthy Families is a no-cost, voluntary parent support program designed to help families, who are expecting or have just had a baby, adjust to parenthood. We do this by providing support, encouragement and information to the families who choose to participate in services.
Healthy Families Floyd County offers two different services. We like to think of ourselves as the "baby welcome wagon" -- complete with a free gift! We begin by offering an initial visit in the home of a family who is expecting or has just had a baby. We strive to meet with all families in the community before or shortly after the birth of a baby, and then determine what services in the community might be beneficial to them.
Some families may be linked to our second service -- a weekly home visitation program designed to provide support, encouragement and information to families who are expecting or have just had a baby.
Our Family Support Specialists offer:
- Practical information about how to recognize the needs of your newborn.
- Support in learning to balance caring for your child's needs and your own needs.
- Information on what to expect as your baby grows older.
- Information on how to make your home safe for your child.
- Activities and support on how to encourage healthy child development.
- Community resources.
- Support in budgeting and finances, transportation, education, employment and parenting skills.
For additional information about Healthy Families Floyd County, contact us at:
Healthy Families
Children's Academy of New Albany
1111 Pearl Street
New Albany, IN 47150
(
812) 945-4063 phone
(812) 948-7949 fax
Healthy Families Program Manager, Carla Dolan: cdolan@rauchinc.org
Director of Children's Services, Amelia Williams: awilliams@rauchinc.org
