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Welcome Baby & Home Visiting

Referral and Consent Form

To apply, click the referral form button below. Programs enroll from pregnancy through early childhood.

Referral Form

It's Better with Support

Welcoming a new baby and raising a child are life-changing experiences. Whether firstborn or fourth, babies may bring more than just joy. Parents and guardians may have questions or feel stressed, isolated, and overwhelmed.

You don't have to do it all on your own. We are here to help.

Our goal is to help parents and children bring out the best in themselves, even when life gets messy. One-on-one visits can start during pregnancy or anytime before your child’s 2nd birthday.

Services Include

FREE and caring support

Guidance on healthy pregnancy, nutrition, baby care, breastfeeding, health and wellness, parenting skills, stress management, local resources, and more.

Customized for you

Every family is unique. We meet you where you are and adapt to your needs.

Always with the same person

You’ll see the same person who will get to know you and your family.

Strengthen your relationship with your child

Babies don’t come with instructions. Family Support Home Visitors share information and activities to help parents make a strong start with their babies.

Welcome Baby & Home Visiting Referral

Parenting doesn’t always go as planned. With support from people you can rely on, it is easier.

Sign up during pregnancy or after the baby’s birth. To apply, click the button below.

Referral Form

We aspire to include all home visiting programs on this page, but some may choose not to include their information or receive referrals here. If your program is interested in connecting or receiving referrals through the coordinated intake process, please contact us at 707-462-4453 ext. 1050.

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Healthy Families Mendocino County

This free, voluntary program pairs families with a trained nurse or community health specialist who will listen to family needs and provide targeted support to help parents build supporting, positive relationships. Emphasis is placed on having fun while learning about child development, best parenting practices, strength building, and personal goal setting.

Contact Information

(707) 472-2757
healthyfamilies@mendocinocounty.org
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General Information

Eligibility

  • Families can enroll from pregnancy up to 24 months of age, with special extended eligibility for those with low income, Medi-Cal, or those whose babies are at risk of adverse childhood experiences
  • Services available county-wide

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Reasons Families Have Enrolled

To be more educated on how to be a parent to my child. My hope is for more ideas and creativity for my child’s life.

I hope that we can gain knowledge and grow together and become a healthier family.

I hope to get to know how to support my son in his learning stage and how I could help him succeed.

I hope to learn how to better care for my daughter and what I need to prepare for as she grew older.

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