Dutchess County Healthy Families is a social services organization dedicated to supporting parents and families in building strong, healthy foundations for their children. Operating through community-based home visiting programs, the organization offers expectant and new parents guidance, education, and emotional support during pregnancy and early childhood. Through voluntary, strength-based services, families receive personalized assistance from trained Family Support Workers who help them navigate parenting challenges, set goals, and promote child development. The organization is part of the nationally recognized Healthy Families America initiative, which emphasizes preventing child abuse and neglect while fostering positive parent-child interaction.

Dutchess County Healthy Families places a strong focus on cultural sensitivity and inclusive care, tailoring services to meet the diverse needs of the community. The program collaborates with local hospitals, schools, and other social service providers to ensure families receive coordinated and comprehensive support. Their long-term engagement — often continuing through the first five years of a child’s life — helps promote school readiness and emotional well-being. With its evidence-based approach and community-centered philosophy, Dutchess County Healthy Families plays a critical role in strengthening families and promoting healthy childhood development throughout Dutchess County.

Key Services:

– Voluntary home visiting services for expectant and new parents
– Parenting education and skill-building
– Child development screenings and support
– Referrals to community resources and healthcare providers
– Goal setting and family planning assistance
– Emotional support and crisis intervention
– Support through pregnancy and up to child’s fifth birthday
– Collaboration with local hospitals and social service agencies