About Us
Our Mission: To improve birth outcomes and optimize child growth and development through community partnerships that nurture women and families
Our Vision: The health and well-being of women and their families is optimized by the services of Charlotte County Healthy Start
Our Board
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Our Staff
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Address:
17825 Murdock Circle, Suite B
Port Charlotte, Florida 33948 |
Phone:
941-764-9700 - Office
941-625-1690 - Fax |
Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition services are possible through the generous donations of our community and funding from :
Healthy Start Services
CARE COORDINATION
Healthy Start Care Coordinators assess mother’s needs and provide referral to risk-appropriate services, assist with Medicaid application, provide emotional support and encouragement, and deliver pregnancy and childcare information. Care Coordination is contracted through Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
PARENTING EDUCATION
Learn to be a positive parent and role model through Healthy Start parenting education. Moms and dads receive parenting guidelines, information on child growth and development, and ways to manage child health problems. Classes are provided free of charge to Healthy Start participants, and are contracted through Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
FATHERHOOD EDUCATION
The fatherhood program is called T.E.A.M. Dad. It stands for Teaching, Empowering, Advocating for and Mentoring men on their fatherhood journey. It focuses on infant health and safety education and relationship building. Dad coaches facilitate the evidence-based program. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION/WIC
Breastfeeding is the healthiest choice for your baby, providing all the nutrients your baby needs each day. Through Healthy Start Care Coordinators and the WIC program, expectant mothers receive breastfeeding education and support. Expectant mothers also learn about good eating habits and receive nutritional supplements that help keep mom and baby healthier. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
IPO SERVICES
To help pregnant women receive prenatal care early in their pregnancy, Healthy Start partners with the local health department to improve pregnancy outcomes (IPO) for Charlotte County women. IPO services include pregnancy testing, referrals to local practitioners, minimal nursing assessment, distribution of vitamin supplements, delivery of educational pamphlets and referral for nutritional education. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
SMOKING CESSATION
If you are a mom-to-be who smokes, you need to stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke to increase the likelihood of having a healthy baby. Healthy Start offers support to help you quit smoking. For help call a Healthy Start Care Coordinator at 941-347-6460, or the Florida Quitline - 1-877-822-6669
Healthy Start Care Coordinators assess mother’s needs and provide referral to risk-appropriate services, assist with Medicaid application, provide emotional support and encouragement, and deliver pregnancy and childcare information. Care Coordination is contracted through Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
PARENTING EDUCATION
Learn to be a positive parent and role model through Healthy Start parenting education. Moms and dads receive parenting guidelines, information on child growth and development, and ways to manage child health problems. Classes are provided free of charge to Healthy Start participants, and are contracted through Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
FATHERHOOD EDUCATION
The fatherhood program is called T.E.A.M. Dad. It stands for Teaching, Empowering, Advocating for and Mentoring men on their fatherhood journey. It focuses on infant health and safety education and relationship building. Dad coaches facilitate the evidence-based program. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION/WIC
Breastfeeding is the healthiest choice for your baby, providing all the nutrients your baby needs each day. Through Healthy Start Care Coordinators and the WIC program, expectant mothers receive breastfeeding education and support. Expectant mothers also learn about good eating habits and receive nutritional supplements that help keep mom and baby healthier. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
IPO SERVICES
To help pregnant women receive prenatal care early in their pregnancy, Healthy Start partners with the local health department to improve pregnancy outcomes (IPO) for Charlotte County women. IPO services include pregnancy testing, referrals to local practitioners, minimal nursing assessment, distribution of vitamin supplements, delivery of educational pamphlets and referral for nutritional education. For more information about this or any Healthy Start service - call 941-347-6460.
SMOKING CESSATION
If you are a mom-to-be who smokes, you need to stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke to increase the likelihood of having a healthy baby. Healthy Start offers support to help you quit smoking. For help call a Healthy Start Care Coordinator at 941-347-6460, or the Florida Quitline - 1-877-822-6669
Our Members and Partners
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AUTISM SPEAKS
SHOREPOINT HEALTH PORT CHARLOTTE BEYOND OURSELVES CARE (Crisis and Rape Emergency) CHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE INC CHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE INC CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION CHARLOTTE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY DRUG FREE CHARLOTTE COUNTY EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF FL HEARTLAND FLORIDA DEPT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES FLORIDA DEPT. OF HEALTH- CHARLOTTE GULF CENTRAL EARLY STEPS GULFCOAST SOUTH AHEC HEAD START /BAKER CENTER HEALTHY FAMILIES CHARLOTTE COUNTY KIDS THRIVE COLLABORATIVE KIWANIS PREGNANCY SOLUTIONS PUNTA GORDA HOUSING AUTHORITY SUNRISE KIWANIS SW FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THE ACADEMY UNITED WAY OF CHARLOTTE CO VIRGINIA B. ANDES ZONTA CLUB |
MAUREEN MORRIS
NOAMI TUCKER MARCIA VORHEES LAURA KEIM JENNIFER LUIKART VICKIE SCANLON TINA FIGLUOLO ALTHEA CONNOR SANDI WALKER DIANE RAMSEYER TRACY PIPITONE AARON STITT ELENA TOMLINS ANSLEY MORA NICOLE HANSEN KRISTA FITZGERALD CYNDEE OATHOUT STEVE LEVASSEUR PAULA WILMAN CONNIE THRASHER ANNE DOUGLAS ANGIE MATTHIESSEN SUZANNE ROBERTS JUDI WILSON |