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Highlands County’s Healthy Start Program is free to all eligible pregnant women and new mothers and children up to the age of three. All Healthy Start services are free. All you have to do is say “yes” to the Healthy Start Screening Form.
- Healthy Start Screening
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- Car Seat Classes
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What is the Healthy Start Screening?
It is just a short form you complete with at your prenatal provider’s office in a private setting. It includes questions about anything that could affect the health of your baby. Your answers are strictly confidential.
How do I qualify?
Your prenatal provider will review your answers on the screening form to find out if you need extra help during your pregnancy. The program is voluntary and available to all Florida residents. Eligibility is based on your screening score, not on income. You will not lose eligibility in any other program if you agree to participate.
What services are provided?
A Healthy Start Care Coordinator will work with you to arrange a variety of services, if needed, to help you have a healthy baby. Available services include:
- Childbirth Education
- Breastfeeding Support
- Help to Quit Smoking
- Parenting Support and Education
- Counseling Services
- Family Planning
- Coordination of Other Community Services
- Inter conceptual Education
Services are available in a variety of settings including offices, clinics, groups, or home visits.
Are services available after the baby is born?
Healthy Start can continue to help throughout your baby’s first year of life. Be sure to ask to have your baby screened for Healthy Start Services at the hospital
What services are provided?
A Healthy Start Care Coordinator will work with you to arrange a variety of services, if needed, to help you have a healthy baby. Available services include:
- Childbirth Education
- Breastfeeding Support
- Help to Quit Smoking
- Parenting Support and Education
- Counseling Services
- Family Planning
- Coordination of Other Community Services
- Inter conceptual Education
Services are available in a variety of settings including offices, clinics, groups, or home visits.
Are services available after the baby is born?
Healthy Start can continue to help throughout your baby’s first year of life. Be sure to ask to have your baby screened for Healthy Start Services at the hospital
Car Seat Classes
The Healthy Start Program holds Car Seat Classes on a monthly basis in English and Spanish. Individuals who complete the class and pay a minimum fee will receive a car seat. For information or to register call 382-7229 or 382-7237
Healthy Start Site
Sebring Health Department Office
7205 South George Blvd
Sebring, 33875
382-7233