The Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties, Inc.

12/16/2025

We had such a fun time with Santa visiting the office Friday! 🎅 🎄 Thank you to our Healthy Families staff, Brenda, for taking the photos.

12/10/2025

Looking for a fun activity to do with kids this holiday season? This handmade wreath can serve as a decoration or even a gift!

This Christmas handprint wreath is so easy to make! Kids will love making this handprint wreath to give as a gift for Christmas!

12/10/2025

12/09/2025

Tune in tomorrow!

Tune in to this week’s as we spotlight Healthy Start and its vital role in supporting families across our community. Darryl Williams, CARE Team Supervisor, and Christina Colston, Healthy Families Parent Educator, will join host Donna Gray-Banks to discuss the organization’s history, common myths, enrollment and eligibility requirements for receiving services and Healthy Start’s upcoming Annual Meeting in January, an event dedicated to recognizing their devoted service professionals, volunteers and community partners.

Watch the show live WAIG Joy 106.3 FM and join the discussion on family support, community partnerships and the continued impact of Healthy Start.

12/08/2025

There have been at least 5 baby/child related recalls since December began. To see the latest recalls, click here.

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12/02/2025

Wondering what kind of toys are safe to buy? Check out the toy safety tips from SafeKids.

11/26/2025

Holiday Closure Notice

Healthy Start will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday) and the day after (Friday) so our team can enjoy the holiday with their families. 🧡

We wish you all a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving!
We’ll resume normal hours on Monday.

Thank you for being part of our Healthy Start community!

11/24/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Healthy Start Annual Meeting - January 30, 2026

Location: Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 (11:30am-1:30pm).

We will recognize and celebrate our dedicated service professionals, volunteers and community partners.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Judi Vitucci who will share this year’s keynote address on the Positive Power of Home Visiting Programs, like the ones offered through HSCFV. Dr. Vitucci is a Pediatric APRN with an MSN in Nursing and a PhD in Medical Anthropology. She currently serves as the President of the Healthy Start MomCare Network. Before retirement, she was Executive Director of the Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas County and an Administrator at the Children’s Hospital.

Individual tickets are available for $75

HONORING OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

11/20/2025

Expectant parents should begin counting daily at the start of the third trimester. Here's how to do it:

11/14/2025

Consistency is key when teaching gratitude. It's helpful if the activities focus on appreciating experiences and relationships, not just material possessions.

11/12/2025

Free Community Food Drop: November 19, 11AM (while supplies last)
Calvary Christian Center, 1687 W Granada Blvd. Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

11/06/2025

SNAP Food Drive: November 9th, 11AM - 5PM (while supplies last) Sponsored by Volusia Sheriff's Office. Bring your SNAP benefit card.
Directions: Enter at the Sunoco Injector off NASCAR Drive at Daytona International Speedway.

Sheriff's Office partnering in community food drive for SNAP recipients