Are you, or do you know someone:
Who is pregnant or parenting a newborn?
Who may need support navigating the challenges of parenting?
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Who is Healthy Families Oregon South Coast?
Healthy Families Oregon (HFO) is an accredited multi-site (17 regions), state system, and is an affiliate of Healthy Families America (HFA). Healthy Families Oregon is a program managed by the Oregon State Department of Early Learning and Care .
Healthy Families Oregon South Coast serves families living in Coos and Curry counties.
Healthy Families is an evidence-based, free, and voluntary family support and parent education home visiting program, serving eligible families who are pregnant or have recently given birth.
How can Healthy Families Help?
Family Support Specialists empower and support parents in cultivating and strengthening a nurturing, positive relationship with their baby. Home visits can take place in a variety of settings. Visits are family-centered and strength-based focusing on establishing a trusting relationship while assisting with strengthening parent/child attachment and bonding, improving the family support system, and increasing the family’s ability to manage stress, work toward goals, and problem-solve.
We can help parents by :
Providing consistent, reliable, and friendly parental support
Assisting with accessing community resources and educational opportunities.
Providing evidence-based information and tools regarding:
Parenting choices that contribute to family health and wellness.
Creating a safe and nurturing environment.
Learning activities to do with their child that foster development and attachment.
Preparing their child to be school-ready.
Learning about child development, infant care, and keeping their baby healthy and thriving.
Would you like additional support for pregnancy and/or parenting and accessing resources?
Do you know someone who would like additional support for pregnancy and/or parenting and accessing resources?
For more information:
Complete online Consent to Contact Form (fillable)
Paper Consent to Contact Form (printable)
Return Paper Consent to Contact Form:
Email : Program Manager
Fax : 541- 266-4040 Attention: Healthy Families
Text: 541-294-5323
**Our philosophy is that YOU are the expert on your child. We will work together to identify your strengths, values, and wishes for your family. We will never tell you how to raise your children, that’s your decision. We’ll help you establish and complete the parenting goals that YOU choose.
Our program is modeled on research-based, proven practices that enhance infant mental health.