Healthy Families

Healthy Families Massachusetts (HFM) is a statewide, voluntary home-based family support and coaching program for first-time young parents funded by the Children’s Trust. Our Healthy Families programs serve the greater Brockton and Attleboro-Taunton areas.

• This voluntary, home-based family support program is for first time parents age 24 and younger (Brockton) and 23 and younger (Greater Attleboro-Taunton).
• The program helps to create a stable and nurturing environment for the child, providing support during pregnancy and the child’s first three years of life.
• Home visitors teach parents about infant care, promote nurturing and attachment, practice effective parenting skills, and ensure parents have a solid understanding of healthy child development.
• Parents include single or coupled mothers or fathers.
• Group services are offered to promote social connectedness.
• The program also assists parents on achieving personal goals related to education, employment, and the health/wellness of the family.
• In addition, resources and referrals are provided as appropriate.