New Mothers ServicesThis group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
The Healthy Start program is a home visiting program that helps through pregnancy and after the baby is born. This program is free to pregnant women, infants, and families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with healthy child development. This program focuses on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Alachua County Office: 352.337.1200
Bradford County: 904.964.7732
Citrus County: 352.513.6078
Columbia County: 386.758.1065
Dixie County: 352.498.1360
Gilchrist County: 352.463.3120
Hamilton County: 386.234.0560
Hernando County: 352.848.3977
Lafayette County: 386.294.1321
Lake County: 352.314.6933
Levy County: 352.486.5300
Marion County: 352.644.2717
Putnam County: 386.481.3614
Sumter County Office: 352.569.2959
Suwannee County: 386.362.2708
Union County: 386.496.3211
Nurse-Family Partnership is a program for pregnant women and their children. This program is for women who have an identified concern of substance exposure or are eligible for WIC and/or Medicaid, and teenage mothers. Clients must be enrolled during pregnancy. Call or visit the website for more information.
The Connect Program is a referral program. They provide many programs and resources. Some programs include infant safety, family planning, child development, nutrition, and more. Resources may include food, housing aid, employment, and more. This program is for pregnant women, infants, and families with young children. Eligibility is based on a screening. Call or visit the website for more information.
This department will be able to help refer pregnant women to support services in the area. Please call for more information.
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. This group helps from the time you find out that you are pregnant and during your pregnancy and after the baby is born. The group offers a variety of services.
Direct Assistance Available Includes:
Please call 877.767.2229 or visit the website for more information.
The Seventh Day Adventist church will provide formula and baby food for those in need. Please call us or visit our website for more information.
Connect is a coordinated intake and referral system. This program is a one-stop entry point. People using this service are connected to various community programs and resources. That provide education and support. The agency works to help ensure a healthy start in life and a hopeful future. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Education, Support, & Resources Available:
