Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition

What is Healthy Start?
Healthy Start provides moms and newborns with the resources, support and help they need to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy birth. Our purpose and belief is that "every baby deserves a healthy start."

Contact us for assistance with Medicaid, nutritional counseling, childbirth and breastfeeding education, psychosocial counseling, baby spacing, and assistance to help you understand and find good prenatal care.

Keys Healthy Start Care Coordinators:
Lilia, Jessica, Jean, Alicia, and
(not pictured) Diane and Emily.

Is it based on income?
Your participation is NOT based on your income level. You and your baby are eligible for Healthy Start based on the Prenatal Screening Form or Postnatal Infant Screening Form.

How much does it cost?
Healthy Start is a free program offered in the state of Florida. It is available to all pregnant women and families with babies under three years of age.

What if I don’t need any help?
Even if you don’t have problems or desire to use the Healthy Start services, answering the Healthy Start Screen will be helpful in gathering the data and funding necessary to improve the system of care for ALL moms and babies.

Why should I enroll in Healthy Start?
To provide your baby with the best possible start in life. Healthy Start offers in-home support services during pregnancy and the newborn period along with education classes and support groups.

How do I enroll in Healthy Start?
As soon as you think you may be pregnant, schedule a visit with your doctor or health care provider. During this initial visit, ask for the Healthy Start Screen. This is a simple one-page questionnaire that is completed by you and your medical provider. The answers to these questions are kept confidential and are only used to provide the best possible care for you and your baby. It’s as easy as that – and it’s up to you!