"“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