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The Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties connects parents with education, community partners, and essential resources so every child has a healthy start.

Welcome to The Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties

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The Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties (HSCFV) is a local, private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Our mission is to support healthy pregnancies, thriving infants, and strong families in Flagler and Volusia Counties by connecting parents with education, community partners, and essential resources so every child has a healthy start.

Because Every Baby
Deserves a Healthy Start!

Programs and Services

No matter who you are we have the programs and services you need to be the best parent you can be.
Mother playing with her baby on the bed

Connect

Connect provides a one-stop entry point to home visiting programs, referral services, education and support for a variety of different resources. A Connect Specialist will ensure you have access to the assistance that best meets your unique needs.

Home Visiting

Healthy Start - for expecting and new families; provides education, support, and proven interventions for common issues and conditions that occur during pregnancy or infancy.

Healthy Families - for expectant parents and parents of newborns experiencing stressful life situations; learn how to cope with the day-to-day stress of parenting in healthy ways.

Nurse Home Visiting - for high-risk pregnant women, infants and families; tailored services to help vulnerable families build stability from the very start.

Home visiting nurse doing baby wellness check
Pregnant mother delivering her baby

Doula

A non‑medical professional trained to provide mothers and families with emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after childbirth. This helps ensure that a mother, baby, and family achieve the healthiest birth experience possible.

TEAM Dad

Teaches, Empowers, Advocates for, and Mentors men to fulfill their potential and become the fathers their children need them to be. Many new fathers struggle to figure out their role when their wife or partner has a baby.
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Grieving mother next to baby's crib

Bereavement / Grief Support

There is no “right” way to grieve, and support looks different for every family. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss of a pregnancy or infant, we recommend resources that may provide comfort, guidance, and connection.

How to Start

Sign Up for Programs and Services

Looking to begin your program or service? Start by signing up today!

As a second time mom, Healthy Start has been a great resource for not only me but my family overall.
KR
Healthy Start Client

2026 Community Baby Shower

Help us celebrate new and expecting mothers in the community!

Community Initiatives

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FIMR

Aimed at improving services, systems, and resources for women, infants, and families. FIMR convenes experts within communities that examine confidential, de‑identified cases of fetal and infant deaths to help understand root causes and factors that impact child outcomes.

Platinum Seal of Transparency

The Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (GuideStar).