One of 32 Healthy Start organizations across Florida helping to ensure more babies celebrate their first birthdays.
A three-decades strong nonprofit working to improve the lives of pregnant women, new moms, and their families living in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns Counties.
Knowledgeable and compassionate individuals representing health care, local government, education, social services and more.
how we help
Provide free programs and services to meet the individualized needs of women before, during and after pregnancy, their child(ren), fathers and families.
Engage regional and statewide partners to join together to address the root causes of infant mortality and poor birth outcomes, including societal and structural issues.
Navigate a fragmented health and social services system by working with county health departments, community partners and other nonprofits to streamline access to resources.
why we do what we do
Every child deserves an equal and healthy start in life, but too many babies die from preventable causes and lack of health services.
Black infants are nearly three times as likely to die in infancy compared to White babies.
Prematurity is a leading cause of infant deaths; the pre-term birth rate among Black women is 52 percent higher than other women.
Infant mortality is an indicator of the health of a community. It’s a community problem and takes a community to fix it.
The health and well-being of a mother has a direct impact on infant mortality and birth outcomes.
Becoming a parent can be overwhelming, and many people need help from time to time to provide a safe and stable environment for their children.
what we want to change
Reduce the number of Black babies dying
Eliminate racial disparities in health
Increase participation in home visiting programs
Remove barriers to accessing community-based resources
Enhance Medicaid services
Improve employer family leave policies
Lower sleep-related infant deaths
impacts we’re making
35 percent decrease in infant deaths in Northeast Florida over the past 30 years
15,000 families now served annually; 200,000 served since 1990
More babies celebrating their first birthdays
Increase in prenatal visits
Reduction in teen pregnancy rates
Fewer women smoking or using illegal substances while pregnant
