Home Visiting Programs
Healthy Families
WHAT WE DO
Becoming a parent for the first time can bring a mix of feelings – Excited? Scared? Happy? Worried?
We are here for you! No judgment. Only acceptance and reassurance. Healthy Families is a family support program for pregnant and parenting youth.
What does that mean?
It means you are partnered with a “Home Visitor” who gets to know you and your baby by visiting with you regularly.
Your Home Visitor is trained to be a good listener and to help you explore your questions and hopes as a new parent. Together you will discuss topics such as pregnancy, child development and parenting.
Want to meet other parents like you? We got you! We offer groups throughout the year just for young parents!
Who We Serve
Parents who:
- are 23 years old and under
- are first-time parents (first baby)
- are pregnant or have a baby less than 12 months old
- are mothers, fathers, or gender diverse parents
- live in Franklin County, Hampshire County, the North Quabbin, Chester & Ludlow
How Do I sign Up?
Submit the online “Contact Form“. It will ask for your name, your birthday, and your contact information.
We will reach out to you within the next few business days and give you some more information about Healthy Families.
You can ask questions to help you decide if you want to enroll in the program. If you decide to enroll, we will set a date to meet with you!
What Can I expect from Healthy Families?
You will first talk with your Home Visitor to decide on a meeting schedule – day, time and location.
Then, during regular visits, you will check in with your Home Visitor and explore parenting information and family resources.
Your Home Visitor will ask you what you want to talk about and will encourage you to set goals for yourself. You can continue to receive Healthy Families services until your child turns 3 years old. Then you will be a Healthy Families Graduate!
Do you speak any other languages?
We have Spanish-speaking Home Visitors available. We welcome participants who speak any language. If we do not have a staff person who speaks a participant’s preferred language we use translation tools to support our communication!
CONTACT INFO FOR THE PROGRAM
Phone:
413-475-1545 (Franklin County and North Quabbin)
413-387-1270 (Hampshire County, Chester and Ludlow)
Email:
healthyfamilieshc@communityaction.us (Hampshire County)
healthyfamiliesfcnq@communityaction.us (Franklin County and North Quabbin)
155 Pleasant St, Northampton
90 Federal St, Greenfield
IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM, YOU MAY ALSO QUALIFY FOR:
ParentChild+
WHAT WE DO
ParentChild Plus is a home visiting program for families and caregivers with young children from 16 – 48 months old.
What does that mean?
It means you are partnered with an early learning specialist who will visit you and your child either at your home or at our Family Center twice a week to help you support your child in getting ready for school.
Your Home Visitor will bring either a new book or toy each week and ideas for how to use those materials to encourage your child to develop language and social skills. You will be able to keep the books and toys to use with your child.
Who We Serve
Any primary caregivers in Greenfield and Turners Falls who are interested in a fun, engaging, and educational opportunity for their young children!
How Do I sign Up?
You can call us at 413-475-1555 and say you are interested in learning more about ParentChild+ or you can fill out an interest form by clicking below.
What Can I expect from ParentChild+?
Your Home Visitor will contact you to set up a convenient twice-weekly appointment schedule. Visits will happen between September and June either in your home or in a community location like our Family Center. At the end of the year you will have 23 books and toys to use in your home.
Families also participate in an end-of-year graduation celebration and receive fun activities to do over the summer.
Do you speak any other languages?
We have Spanish-speaking Home Visitors available. We welcome participants who speak any language. If we do not have a staff person who speaks a participant’s preferred language we use translation tools to support our communication!
CONTACT INFO FOR THE PROGRAM
Phone:
413-475-1555 Community Action Family Center
Email:
familycenter@communityaction.us
90 Federal St, Greenfield
IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM, YOU MAY ALSO QUALIFY FOR:
Head Start at Home
What is Head Start at Home?
Head Start at Home provides weekly home visits for expectant parents, pregnant women, and children birth to three.
Our highly-trained and experienced Home Visitors work with you and your family to:
- Listen to your priorities, ideas, and concerns
- Give support and information during pregnancy
- Join you and your child for fun learning activities
- Observe and learn about your child’s development with you, and support your family through growth and change
Your Home Visitor hopes to be your partner in a long-term relationship with your family. They can help you access information, services, and opportunities to connect with other local families! They can also assist you in meeting your goals for your child and family. This includes finding community supports and connecting you with our experts in health, nutrition, disabilities, and mental health.
Who are these services for?
Head Start at Home is for expectant parents, pregnant women, and children birth through three. There are many ways that your family could be eligible. – If your family has a low income – If anyone in your family receives SSI, DTA Cash, or SNAP benefits – If your child is a foster child – If your family is staying with friends or family temporarily, living in a shelter or motel, or otherwise without housing
Tell me more!
Visit Head Start at Home for more details about the program and how to apply.
CONTACT INFO FOR THE PROGRAM
HS & ELP Enrollment Office
Phone:
413-387-1250
Email:
hselpenrollment@communityaction.us
Head Start at Home Supervisor
Phone:
413-475-1514