Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County

10/12/2026

Pregnant or have a baby under 1? Let's connect!

Every pregnancy and parenting journey deserves support! 💚

Access FREE support, including connections to home-visiting programs, pregnancy and parenting resources, and community services.

Best of all? CONNECT is FREE for everyone, regardless of income!
Just support when you need it most.

📱 Call or text 813-656-8672 to Connect today!

10/10/2026

25 YEARS, COUNTLESS CELEBRATIONS & ONE INCREDIBLE SANDY COX!

Behind every great team is someone who keeps things running, brings people together, and makes every occasion a little more special. For the past 25 years, that someone has been Sandy Cox!

From her beginnings as a freelance artist and Community Liaison to her current role supporting human resources and office operations, Sandy has been a creative force, a dependable colleague and our resident party planner extraordinaire! 🎉

Whether she's coordinating all-staff meetings, planning Wellness & More events, or keeping things organized behind the scenes, Sandy brings heart and dedication to everything she does.

When asked what she hopes her legacy will be, Sandy shared:

💬 “I think my legacy will be loyalty to the agency and pride in the work I do no matter what job is handed to me.”

And that's exactly the Sandy we know and appreciate! Through 25 years of growth, change, and countless milestones, her commitment to the Coalition and the families we serve has never wavered.

Sandy, thank you for 25 amazing years of service, creativity, loyalty, and taking such great care of our team! You are truly an invaluable part of the Coalition family.

🎊 Happy 25th Work Anniversary, Sandy!

10/09/2026

👀 Check out this event taking place next Friday!

10/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years of Karina Celis! 💚💗

From starting with the Coalition as a Woman & Infant Resource Specialist at WIC to now supporting families as a HealthySteps Specialist, Karina has spent the last five years doing what she does best- helping others. ❤️

Her passion shines beyond her everyday work. Karina is always willing to step in front of the camera to help tell our story, explain the work we do and proudly share her culture with our community.

Thank you, Karina, for five years of heart, service, and dedication to families. We’re so grateful to have you on Team HSC! 🎉

Happy 5-Year Anniversary! 🥳

10/05/2026

It's Safe Sleep Month! 💤

Every sleep, every nap, every caregiver. Creating a safe sleep space for baby is one of the simplest ways we can help protect little ones.

This month, we’re reminding families that safe sleep is a team effort, and support is always within reach. 💗

Learn more about how you can keep your baby safe at www.healthysafebaby.org

09/24/2026

Our team was proud to present Safe Baby at the Shaken Baby Syndrome Conference, sharing strategies and resources that support caregivers and help create safer environments for babies. 💗

We’re grateful for opportunities to connect, learn and collaborate with others.

09/23/2026

Our soon-to-be-retiring Director of Community Outreach & Education, Lisa Colen, recently joined Rebecca Bacon, Executive Director of the Children's Board of Hillsborough County, on Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend to discuss the importance of safe sleep and how our community can work together to prevent sleep-related infant deaths.

As one of the longtime champions behind Safe Baby efforts, Lisa has spent decades helping educate families and community partners about practices that keep babies safe. We’re proud to see her continuing to share this important message as she prepares for her next chapter. 💗

🎥 Watch the conversation: https://www.tampabay28.com/morning-blend/safe-sleep-with-the-childrens-board-of-hillsborough-county?fbclid=IwY2xjawUfZqtwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7T0AZmbENe_n3D2YPIIJGLzMox3z0k0Vx78cBeRDgdBhkfNBzBQh-o2dbRPw_aem_OBS79xsHNiW6jzjEH1GwLw

The Children's Board Family Resource Centers serve as trusted community hubs where families can access free programs and services designed to support healthy child development and family well-being.

09/15/2026

Your voice matters!

Today is National Voter Registration Day, a great reminder to check your voter registration status, update your information if needed and make sure you’re !

📅 The deadline to register for the upcoming General Election is October 5, 2026.

Visit https://www.votehillsborough.gov to register, check your status or learn more: https://www.votehillsborough.gov

09/13/2026

Happy Grandparents Day!

Today, we celebrate the grandparents who give the best hugs, share the sweetest stories, lend a helping hand and fill little hearts with BIG love. 🥰👵🏾👴🏽

Here’s to the grandparents who help families grow stronger, one cuddle, lesson and memory at a time.