Build a Healthy Family by Being a Healthy Parent
Build a Healthy Family by Being a Healthy ParentEveryone who is having a baby can feel overwhelmed. It’s important to know that it’s ok to ask for help, especially if you’re experiencing a number of challenges. Healthy Families Arizona is a free program that helps mothers and fathers become the best parents they can be. A Home Visitor will get to know you, and connect you with services based on your specific situation. The Home Visitor will work with you as needed throughout the first five years of your child’s life. Our goal is to build on your parenting skills and support you in your desire to make your family stronger.
Healthy Families Arizona is a free program designed to help pregnant people as well as mothers and fathers with their newborn baby and until the child is 2 years old. Our home visitors will help parents build the skills necessary to raise healthy, happy children and create a strong family. Healthy Families Arizona can help you if you feel you experience any barriers or obstacles to successful parenting.
Benefits of Healthy Families Arizona:
- We link families with community resources, health care, childcare, and housing.
- We help parents obtain education and employment.
- We provide child development, nutrition and safety education.
- We teach and support positive parent-child interaction.
- We provide developmental screenings to infants and referrals to resources if developmental delays are identified.
- We provide emotional support and encouragement to parents.
Eligibility Requirements of Healthy Families Arizona:
- Pregnant people and parents of newborns who face challenges that might be an obstacle to successful parenting.
- The infant must be under three months of age at enrollment.
- Mothers or fathers must show that the services are needed.
- The family must reside within the program’s target service area.
How To Sign Up
- Select your county below to find the Healthy Families Arizona representative in your area.
- Email or call the representative and let him or her know you're interested. He or she will help you determine if you're eligible and give you more information about registering.
Select Your County
Cochise County
Graham County
Maricopa County
Mohave County
Child and Family Resources
Jo Harper
116 S. Lake Havasu Avenue Ste. 104
Lake Havasu, AZ 86403
Phone: 928-753-4410
Navajo County
Pima County
Pinal County
La Paz County
Yuma County Public Health Dept.
Joan Castillo
2200 W. 28th Street Ste. 256
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-317-4540 x 34653
Gila County
Yuma County
Yuma County Public Health Dept.
Joan Castillo
2200 W. 28th Street Ste. 256
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-317-4540 x 34653
Yavapai County
Nothern Arizona Health Care Verde Valley Medical Center
Susan Lacher
269 S. Candy Lane
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: (928) 639-6566