Healthy Start and Empowerment Family Support Projects in Altoona, IA, is dedicated to providing essential, free, and confidential support services for families in Polk County who are expecting or caring for young children. Our program is designed to empower pregnant women and parents of children under 6 years old with personalized, one-on-one education and health screenings. We focus on ensuring the health and well-being of both parents and their children by offering individualized prenatal and postpartum health education, child developmental assessments, and vital depression screening with referrals. Our comprehensive services include nutrition counseling, breastfeeding education, family planning support, infant care safety education, and assistance in selecting medical coverage. We also facilitate access to community resources, and our program includes opportunities for participation in parent/child groups and leadership training. We cater to pregnant teens, first-time mothers, and families facing health challenges while providing bilingual case management and interpretation services upon request. Referrals are welcome from anyone, including medical professionals and family members, as we strive to help each family thrive in their journey.