Healthy Families of Southern Worcester County
Healthy Families of Southern Worcester County serves first-time parents age 21 and under, from pregnancy through their child's third birthday. All services are voluntary and free of charge, with no income guidelines. Healthy Families Massachusetts is a statewide parent home-visiting program funded by the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund. If you do not live in one of the towns we serve, please let us help you locate another Healthy Families Massachusetts program.
Please call (508) 909-0061 with any questions. |
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Learn how to:
- Have a healthy pregnancy
- Balance school/work and your baby
- Better understand when your child is hungry, tired or sick; make meal/sleep routines easier
- Play games with and make toys for your child
- Set limits and learn different methods of discipline
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We can help by:
- Encouraging families to meet their goals
- Offering parenting groups and classes, and a place to meet other new parents
- Teaching songs, games, and activities to help baby grow strong and healthy
- Providing health information
- Answering your questions
- Discussing how to breastfeed and provide good nutrition
- Referring to other community resources
- Connecting you to job training and educational programs
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You can have:
- Home Visits
- Parenting groups or classes
- Family Outings
- Community Referrals
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Communities serverd:
- Brimfield
- Brookfield, E. Brookfield, W. Brookfield , N. Brookfield
- Charlton
- Dudley
- Holland
- Oxford
- Southbridge
- Sturbridge
- Spencer
- Webster
- Warren
- Wales
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Testimonials
"I would tell a friend about Healthy Families because I get so much support and good information." - Kassandra F., mom of Joshua, age 23 months.
"My favorite thing about Healthy Families is that I can trust my home visitor." - Ariadi R., mom of Marcus, 3 months old.
"Healthy Families is a great program with awesome staff." - Dean M., dad to Heaven, age 27 months.
"Healthy Families provides information that helps me a lot with my new baby." - Katie S. mom of a 3 month old. |
Contact Information
Jennifer Reed MSW, LCSW
61 Pine Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
Phone: (508) 909-0061
Fax: (508) 764-2462
jreed@wcac.net
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Other helpful places:
First Call for Help: 211 or 877-211-MASS
Legal Assistance: 1-800-649-3718
Poison Control Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
American Suicide Prevention: 1-888-784-2433
Child at Risk Hotline:1-800-792-5200
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
National Runaway Hotline: 1-800-621-4000
Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-800-870-5905
Parent Stress Hotline:1-800-632-8188
Please click here to view the Healthy Family FAQs. |
