HEALTHY START COALITION OF HARDEE HIGHLANDS AND POLK COUNTIES INC

Programs
Maternal and Child Health Advocacy
THE COALITION IS AN ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA AND WAS ENACTED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY, THE NUMBER OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES, AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN. THE COALITION WORKS WITH, AND THROUGH, MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND AGENCIES TO ENSURE A STRONG MATERNAL AND CHILD SYSTEM OF CARE IS PRESENT IN ALL COUNTIES AND THERE IS A FOCUS ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. LOCAL FUNDS ENHANCE AND SUPPORT ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO REDUCE TEEN PREGNANCY RATES, EDUCATE TEENS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ABSTINENCE AND OTHER SAFE SEX PRACTICES AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO BECOME ROLE-MODELS FOR THEIR PEERS. THE COALITION PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 8,491 WOMEN AND INFANTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA THIS YEAR.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.7MProgram 1 [2025]
THE COALITION IS AN ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA AND WAS ENACTED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY, LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES, AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN. THE COALITION WORKS WITH, AND THROUGH, MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND AGENCIES TO ENSURE A STRONG MATERNAL AND CHILD SYSTEM OF CARE IS PRESENT IN ALL COUNTIES AND THERE IS A FOCUS ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. LOCAL FUNDS ENHANCE AND SUPPORT ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO REDUCE TEEN PREGNANCY RATES, EDUCATE TEENS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ABSTINENCE AND OTHER SAFE SEX PRACTICES AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO BECOME ROLE-MODELS FOR THEIR PEERS. THE COALITION PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 9,556 CLIENTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA IN FY2025.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.4MProgram 2 [2025]
HEALTHY START HOME VISITING SERVICES PROGRAM: A FREE HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND CARE COORDINATION TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE. THE GOAL IS TO LOWER RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PRETERM BIRTH, LOW BIRTH WEIGHT, INFANT MORTALITY, AND POOR DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH, PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, ENHANCE FAMILIES' ECONOMIC WELL-BEING, AND CONNECT FAMILIES TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.3M
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