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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Maternal/Child Health

Health Education

Healthy Start is here to help every mom and every baby!

Who can receive Healthy Start services?

  • All pregnant women
  • Anyone who has an infant under the age of 3 years

How much does it cost?

Healthy Start is a free program available to all pregnant women and families with children under the age of 3, regardless of income or insurance status.

How do I enroll in Healthy Start?

As soon as you think you might be pregnant, schedule a visit with you obstetrician or healthcare provider. Ask for the Healthy Start prenatal risk screen, which is a simple confidential questionnaire completed by you and your medical provider. If you would like to enroll in Healthy Start after your baby is born, ask your hospital of birth for the Healthy Start infant risk screen questionnaire or ask your pediatrician for a Healthy Start referral. Once we receive your screening questionnaire, we will reach out to you to start services.

You can also call the Florida Department of Health in Baker County at 904-259-6291 enroll yourself into the program.