Healthy Families

HEALTHY FAMILY ILLINOIS (HFI)…
…PART OF THE HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) INITIATIVE
HFI is a statewide network of voluntary home visiting programs for parents of newborns.
Research has shown home visiting programs to be successful at strengthening families by improving parenting skills and parent/child interaction.
Goals
To systematically assess for families strengths and needs, and refer as needed.
To enhance family functioning by building trusting relationships, teaching problem solving skills, and improving the family’s support system.
To promote positive parent-child interaction.
To promote healthy childhood growth and development.
Services
Home visiting. Participants receive intensive service initially with home visits decreasing in frequency over time. Participants may receive visits up to the child’s fifth birthday. Home visits are provided by highly trained family support workers.
Eligibility
Referrals are taken prenatally or within 2 weeks of delivery.
Families voluntarily accept services.
Emphasis is placed on first time parents.
Fees
Services are free.
Contact
Livingston County Public Health Department
Healthy Families Illinois
Phone: 815-844-7174 TDD: 800-526-0844
Fax: 815-842-3291