Healthy Start is a program that screens pregnant women and newborn babies. They identify risk factors for low birth weight and infant mortality. Healthy Start is free for everyone. A team of nurses, social workers, and peer counselors assist families in finding out their needs. Classes are in English and Spanish. No appointment is needed. Please call 941.861.2905 or visit their website to learn more.
Services:
- Childbirth and Breastfeeding Education
- Counseling
- Parenting Support
- Smoking Cessation Services
Coalition Office - Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center
1750 17th Street, Building A
Sarasota, FL 34234
941.373.7070
South County - Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County – North Port
6919 Outreach Way
North Port, FL, 34287
941.861.3380
2200 Ringling Blvd., Second Floor
Sarasota, FL 34237
United States
Provider
This program offers many services to pregnant women, infants, and young children. It promotes healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. All Healthy Start services are free.
Services Include:
Breastfeeding Education and Support
Care Coordination
Childbirth Education
Home Visiting Services
Nutritional Care and Other Services
Parenting Support
Smoking Cessation
1750 17th Street, Building A
Sarasota, FL 34234
United States