Healthy Families Program
Healthy Families Massachusetts, a program of the Children’s Trust, is a statewide home visiting program available for first-time parents. The Harbor Area HFM is implemented by Bridges Homeward and serves families in Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, and Charlestown.
How It Works
A home visitor from the program will get to know you and your baby in your home. They will help you build parenting skills and answer your questions.
We can also help you set and achieve personal goals like staying in school or finding the right job.
Free and voluntary home visits with an experienced home visitor – typically, visits happen more frequently during your baby’s first months
You’ll learn about child development and what to expect as a new parent
Education and career support provided
You will be referred to helpful services in your community like day care, health insurance, job placement agencies, continuing education, WIC, and more
You can make connections with other young parents
Family-focused social events and outings provided
You get to decide when and where you’d like to meet. You can start home visits during your pregnancy and continue them up to your child’s third birthday.
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To sign up for this program, please complete an inquiry form:
Healthy Families Inquiry Form
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To refer someone for this program, please complete a referral form:
Healthy Families Referral Form
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