What is Healthy Start?  Healthy Start is a voluntary program that provides education and support by a Social Worker, Registered Nurse or Family Support worker.  Services will be provided in your home or at DOH-Walton.  Our goals are to reduce premature births and infant mortality.

Who Qualifies for Healthy Start?

Healthy Start is available for Walton County women who are pregnant or have a baby 3 years of age or younger.  Our services are free and not based on income.

How does Healthy Start receive clients?

When a pregnant woman has her first prenatal visit or when the baby is born at the hospital; a Healthy Start screen is offered. Please SAY YES to the screening! We also receive referrals from community providers or clients can make a self-referral.

What services does Healthy Start offer?

We offer education and support to help moms have a healthy pregnancy and baby. A professional assessment is completed and services are provided, tailored to each family’s individual needs and resources.  Services available include:

• Breastfeeding education and support
• Case management
• Childbirth Education
• Community referrals
• CPR and First Aid
• Home or office visits or telephone support
• Baby spacing and reproductive life planning
• Nutritional assessment and education
• Parenting education and support
• Psychosocial counseling
• Smoking cessation education and support