"“The program has given me confidence to be a good mom”" ~ Ashley A.
"“Thanks to the program I’m learning how to improve my daughter’s growth, and to have a better family relationship”" ~ Leticia H. and Hector M.
"“As first time parents Healthy Families has given us insight and the encouragement we’ve needed to be a happy healthy family”" ~ Michelle F. and Randy C.
"“Our family is where we are today because of Healthy Families”" ~ Alex B. and Christina B.
"“Since my family has been a part of Healthy Families we have accomplished so many life changing goals”  " ~ Lakita L.

Collaborators

“Early intervention programs enrich adverse family environments. The largest effects of the early intervention programs are on noncognitive traits. Now, what do I mean by that? I mean perseverance, motivation, self-esteem, and hard work.”

James Heckman

  • Mary Washington Healthcare
  • Stafford Hospital
  • Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
  • Virginia Department of Health
  • Rappahannock Area Health District
  • Fredericksburg Department of Social Services
  • Spotsylvania Department of Social Services
  • Stafford Department of Social Services
  • Caroline Department of Social Services
  • King George Department of Social Services
  • Project LINK
  • Parent Education-Infant Development Program (PEID)
  • Stafford Schools Early Childhood-Head Start and Early Head Start
  • Foundation First (previously known as Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area)
  • Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence
 

New Video Produced to Help Pregnant Women

On February 24, HFRA completed the informational video funded by the MIECHV grant which will provide education to pregnant women when they receive services...READ MORE