Healthy Start of Southwest Florida

06/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Community Baby Shower! It was a wonderful day filled with education, resources, giveaways, and support for growing families in our community.

We are grateful to our community partners, volunteers, and staff who helped make this event possible. A special thank you to the interns from Florida SouthWestern State College who volunteered their time to support families and assist throughout the event. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to serving our community. 🩷

We would also like to thank the Florida State University Family Medicine Residency Program for sharing valuable health education with families during the event.

At Healthy Start, we are committed to connecting families with the resources, education, and support they need before, during, and after pregnancy. Thank you to everyone who attended and we look forward to seeing you at future events! 👶🍼

06/10/2026

Thank you, Harry Chapin Food Bank, for your generous donation of prenatal vitamins! 🩷

Your support helps us connect expectant mothers with important resources that promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. We appreciate your partnership and dedication to serving families in our community.

06/10/2026

☀️ Summer is here, and we're excited to invite you to our Learn, Play & Grow free developmental screening events!

This free event offers families a chance to spend quality time together while exploring fun, age-appropriate books, toys, and activities that support early learning and healthy development. It provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn more about developmental milestones, ask questions, and connect with resources available for children from birth through age 8.
Check out the flyer for dates and locations. We can't wait to see you there! 💚📚🧩



☀️ Ya llegó el verano y queremos invitarte a nuestros eventos gratuitos Aprende, Juega y Crece!
Ven a disfrutar con tu familia de una mañana llena de juegos, libros, juguetes y actividades divertidas que apoyan el aprendizaje y desarrollo de los niños. Es una oportunidad para que las familias puedan aprender más sobre las etapas del desarrollo infantil, hacer preguntas y conocer recursos disponibles para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 8 años.
Consulta el volante para ver las fechas y ubicaciones.💚📚🧩

06/08/2026

Thank you to the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida for inviting Healthy Start to present at your Annual Directors Conference! We were honored to share important information on safe sleep awareness and connect with dedicated early childhood professionals who help support families throughout our community. Together, we can continue promoting safe sleep practices and healthier starts for babies. 💗👶

06/05/2026

This week we celebrate 35 years of Florida Healthy Start!

Since 1991, Healthy Start has worked to improve birth outcomes, reduce infant mortality, and support healthy child development for families across Florida. For 35 years, Healthy Start programs have helped connect parents and caregivers with the education, resources, and support they need throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the early years of a child’s life.

We are proud to be part of this statewide network and to continue serving moms, babies, and families throughout Southwest Florida. Thank you to our community partners, supporters, and families who help make this mission possible every day.

Here’s to 35 years of healthier beginnings and stronger families. 🩷

06/05/2026

We are celebrating 35 years of Healthy Start! 🎊 Since 1991, Healthy Start programs across Florida have helped connect families with the resources, education, and support they need for healthier beginnings.

We are honored to be part of this mission and grateful to our partners, supporters, and families who make this work possible.🩷

Today we celebrate 35 years of Florida Healthy Start! 🎉

Created on June 4, 1991 by Governor Lawton Chiles to improve birth outcomes and support healthy child development, the Florida Healthy Start program remains instrumental in reducing infant mortality and helping Florida families navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and the important early years of child growth and development.

We are grateful for the enduring support of the Florida Legislature, state agencies, and our community partners. Most importantly, we are grateful for the families who invite us into their homes and their lives and allow us the privilege of supporting them and their babies. 💗

06/04/2026

Healthy Start of Southwest Florida is proud to stand with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades in supporting our community when it matters most.🩷

Now more than ever, your support helps sustain critical programs reaching thousands of individuals and families every day. As a longstanding United Way partner agency, we see firsthand the impact these services have across our community.

If you're able, please consider making a gift, increasing your support, or sharing this message to help spread the word.

There are a million reasons to give, and countless lives depending on it!

Will you be one in a million?

📲Give today: https://www.unitedwaylee.org/donate

06/01/2026

Join us TOMORROW at the Mobile Women’s Health Unit! Stop by for health screenings, scheduling assistance, home visiting services, free diapers, and more resources for you and your little one. We look forward to seeing you! 🩷

📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 City Takers SWFL, 3592 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Free diapers and giveaways available while supplies last!

05/28/2026

We were honored to be part of the community baby shower hosted by Sunshine Health in Fort Myers! ☀️

Thank you for inviting us to connect with local families, share resources, and celebrate parents and babies in our community. 💗

05/19/2026

May is Water Safety Month! 🌊

This Water Safety Month, remember that drowning can happen quickly and silently, especially for young children. Staying alert, using proper safety equipment like life jackets, installing pool barriers, and learning CPR are all important steps that help keep families safe around water.

Whether you’re at the pool, beach, lake, or even using small kiddie pools at home, supervision is key. Stay within arm’s reach of children, avoid distractions, and encourage safe swimming habits early.

Together, we can help prevent drowning and create safer environments for everyone this summer ☀️🛟