New Mothers ServicesHands of Mercy Everywhere helps teen mothers. They also help girls who are at risk of sex trafficking. They connect them with a wide range of resources. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Services Available:
A Christian home for teen girls, teen moms, and their babies, 12-17 years of age providing all services and resources they require. Referrals come through CBC, DCF and other agencies. They provide housing for 24 girls total in 3 houses on their property; placement assistance available; age out at 18 years of age.
Hannah’s Maternity Transitional Housing is apartment-based living for homeless teens between 16-22 years old. These teens are pregnant or have given birth to their baby within the last six months. It provides a safe place to live while staff help them develop adequate life skills. This leads to independence and successful parenting. Please call 850.784.1020 or visit the website to learn more.
Bay County Health Department provides a range of Health Services to those in need. Services are provided to residents of Bay County.
Services include:
This agency has a variety of health services for the public. They have diabetes education classes and help for pregnant women and new mothers. Adults and children can get vaccinations. There is no charge for children up to 18 years of age. Other services are paid using a sliding fee schedule.
Please see the website for all services.
CFLDB works to make sure that babies have healthy growth and development in the first three years of their life. They do this through providing diapers, wipes, and other baby items. They also give nutritional items and education.
Please call 407.656.7055 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Healthy Families is a free and voluntary home visiting program. It is for expecting parents. It is also for parents who have a newborn baby younger than three months of age. The services can be provided from three to five years. The length of the program depends on the needs and goals of the family. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Program provides:
This program is for expectant parents and parents of newborns. Parents that are dealing with stressful life problems. HFF offers home visits to help children and families succeed. They help parents with education and community support. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Available Resources:
Healthy Families Florida offers services prenatally or at the birth of a baby to families who are voluntarily assessed as needing Healthy Families services using the validated Healthy Families Florida Assessment Tool (HFFAT).
Services can last for up to five years depending on the needs of the family. In addition to being pregnant or having just given birth, the family must reside in the targeted zip code area where services are provided and score 13 or above on the HFFAT. Families who have an open child protection case at the time of assessment are not eligible for Healthy Families Florida.
Please call 941.629.6477
Children’s Home Society of Florida provides Healthy Start. It is a program for pregnant women and families with infants. They will help you prepare for your new baby. They can refer you to free childbirth classes also. When your baby is born, they can provide developmental screenings, and continue helping after the birth. Please call or visit website.
