Healthy Families
What is Healthy Families?
As part of Healthy Families America, a national initiative serving more than 400 communities across the nation, Healthy Families Baltimore County works with new mothers to develop supportive, enriching parenting practices that help their children and families grow to realize their fullest potential.
What area does Abilities Network serve through Healthy Families?
Abilities Network has established the Healthy Families Baltimore County program, serving families in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the goal of the Healthy Families program?
The goal of Healthy Families Baltimore County is to help parents create supportive environments for their babies and families. The program helps to ensure that:
- Babies are born healthy – Parents who participate in the program learn how to improve their chances of giving birth to a healthy baby.
- Children grow up healthy- Families who participate gain access to information on immunization, safety practices and substance abuse prevention.
- Children enter school ready to learn- The program helps parents teach their children basic skills that will help them succeed in school
- Families live in safe and stable homes- We work with families to find good housing, educational and employment opportunities. We also work to decrease the incidences of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and juvenile crime
- Children and Families live in supportive communities
How is Healthy Families Baltimore County funded?
Healthy Families Baltimore County is primarily funded through grants from Baltimore County’s Local Management Board.