Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County

01/20/2026

Don't miss this in-person Safe Baby training TOMORROW at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County.

1.5 hours credit are offered as outlined by the Florida Certification Board (FCB):

BEHAVORIAL HEALTH:
• Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional
• Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
• Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager
• Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Supervisor (CBHCMS)
• Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT)
• Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC)
• Certified Prevention Professional (CPP)
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)
• Certified Mental Health Professional (CMHP)
• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS)
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)
• Certified Recovery Residence Administrator
• Certified To***co Treatment Specialist (CTTS)

Supervisor (CBHCMS)

CHILD WELFARE:
• Certified Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM)
• Certified Child Welfare Licensing Counselor
• Certified Child Welfare Protective Investigator

PHYSICAL HEALTH:
• Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)
• Child Protection Team Medical Provider

Continuing Education Hours (1.5) offered by AHEC include:

• Nursing
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Dietician
• Lactation Specialist
• Psychology
• Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
• Child Care Provider

Register here:

Safe Baby Training prepares professional to prevent infant deaths. The training is highly recommended for all staff of CBHC funded agencies.

01/16/2026

01/12/2026

Dormir seguro salva vidas. Acompáñenos en nuestra Clase Gratuita de Sueño Seguro para padres, futuros padres y cuidadores de bebés menores de 6 meses. Aprenderá las ABC del Sueño Seguro y cómo crear un ambiente de sueño seguro en casa.
Los participantes que asistan recibirán un Pack ’n Play, un kit de Sueño Seguro, información sobre recursos locales y materiales educativos.

⚠️ Registro previo obligatorio. Cupos limitados.
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Safe sleep saves lives. Join us for a Free Safe Sleep Class for parents, parents-to-be, and caregivers of infants under 6 months old. Learn the ABCs of Safe Sleep and how to create a safe sleep space at home.
Participants who attend will receive a Pack ’n Play, a Safe Sleep kit, local resource information, and educational materials.

⚠️ Registration is required. Space is limited.

Send a message to learn more

12/16/2025

Thrive By Five at the Community Foundation Tampa Bay and our Healthy Families Hillsborough team are putting our heads together to pilot the Healthy Starts & Thriving Futures literacy program to begin in 2026! Together, we'll build healthy minds, early literacy skills, and brighter futures from the very beginning!

We are grateful for the partnership, the people, and the shared commitment to helping Hillsborough families thrive.

12/11/2025

This season, sprinkle a little holiday magic where it matters most.✨✨
A gift to the Family Needs Closet gives parents essentials they urgently need, like diapers, wipes, formula, hygiene kits, gas cards, and more.

🎁 Give comfort. Give safety. Give hope. 🎁

Donate today https://www.healthystartcoalition.org/donate

12/11/2025

✨ Our instructors, Sarah Bricklemeyer and Paola Galarza, have been traveling the county like guardians of tiny futures, teaching Safe Baby at Children’s Board Family Resource Centers.

If you’re expecting, check your local Children's Board Family Resource Centers and sign up for an upcoming Safe Baby class!

12/09/2025

The holidays can be stressful, and a crying baby can make it feel even heavier. 💜 The Purple Period of Crying is a normal stage, and it will pass.

Give yourself grace this season.

Learn more about the Period of Purple Crying and watch this short video: https://youtu.be/n4RumTIBNcs

12/04/2025

We're expanding and looking for caring, community-minded individuals to join our Healthy Start family! 💙

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://www.healthystartcoalition.org/employment

12/02/2025

This , Give the Gift of Hope to Hillsborough County families!

Your generosity can make all the difference for a family in need.
Our Family Needs Closet provides essential items like diapers, wipes, formula, baby care products, and household necessities to expectant parents and families with young children who are facing hardship.

Today, your donation helps fill the shelves that keep our families going.
No gift is too small. Every single item creates safety, comfort, and relief for a family during a vulnerable moment.

🍼 Ways to Give:
• Donate directly online at https://www.healthystartcoalition.org/donate or purchase and drop off new baby essentials!

Together, we can make sure our families have what they need to thrive.

12/01/2025

Looking for a fun event to do with your littles this weekend? Go to the 's Day of Play at Jackson Springs.

Visit elchc.org/dayofplay to register!

11/26/2025

HealthySteps is a nationally recognized early childhood program that partners with USF Health Department of Pediatrics. HealthySteps meets with families during well child visits to share information on developmental milestones, positive parenting, community resources and to provide support to families who want the best possible future for their children.