Healthy Families Program

Building Healthy Family Relationships

  • What is Healthy Families Illinois/Rock Island County?
  • How Does the Program Work?
    • While pregnant, we'll discuss your pregnancy and help you prepare to bring the baby home. 
    • During your first visit, we will make sure you and your baby are settling in and discuss any concerns you are having.
    • We will also share information about community services and resources that may be of interest to you.
    • Services are available in Spanish, French, German and English

     

  • Together We Help You To:
    • Care for your baby's health including immunizations and well child checks
    • Build confidence in your role as a parent
    • Better understand what your child is wanting to tell you
    • Help your child learn about the world
    • Have fun playing and interacting with your baby
    • Understand how to help your baby get over being fussy
    • Learn ways to help your baby to sleep better
    • Make a plan of what you would like for you and your baby and how to make your goals a reality
    • Improve your family's support system

     

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We Believe that You and Your Baby's Relationship is Important!

A staff person will contact you before you leave the hospital to help you learn about the services available to you. These services are completely voluntary. If you would like to learn more about having a visit from one of our staff, please call us at 309-764-7017 x221 or info for additional information
Services are available to everyone in Rock Island County.

  • No fees or income guidelines

  • Program partners, mothers, fathers, significant others or any other caregivers can be involved and make referrals to the program.

   CHILD ABUSE

We are proud of the families we have worked with over the past 5 years.  We celebrate their achievements annually at our Parent Appreciations Dinner and quarterly during Parent Groups.

It is over whelming to see our families come together and share a meal, an activity and their success stories.  There is nothing more rewarding than looking out at a group of approximately 130 adults and 100 infants and toddlers genuinely enjoying each other's company.