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HEALTHY FAMILIES HOME VISITING | STEPHENSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

10 West Linden, Freeport, IL 61032

Eligibility

New parents or expecting a baby, Resident of area served, Call for more information, Recipient of WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid, or eligible for those services

Required documents

Varies, discussed during intake

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
https://stephensonhealth.org/services-programs

Languages

English

Application process

By phone

Fees

None

Service area

Stephenson County, Illinois

Description

A voluntary home visiting program that provides family support and coaching for expectant parents and parents of young children ages birth to 3. The program provides guidance about child development, child safety, practical parenting skills, and family bonding. The agency's trained professionals provide regular visits based on the family's needs, preferences, and schedules. Visits may be in-person or virtual.


Doula services are also available. This includes prenatal information and support, labor coaching, breastfeeding, postpartum depression support, and assistance in the early weeks after childbirth.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/19/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

STEPHENSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Health department.