It Takes a Village—We’re Yours
Free Pregnancy and Postpartum Support for Families Across Delaware County
For more than 28 years, Healthy Start has offered expecting and new parents a full range of support during pregnancy and postpartum. Working with a Family Village team, Healthy Start participants receive respectful care tailored toward each family’s needs.
Services may include case manager visits, connection to medical or social services, and legal, housing, or food assistance, to give babies a strong start in their first 18 months. Many of the Healthy Start staff live in the community and know it well, which helps ensure that you receive resources that are useful and easy to access.
Healthy Start enrolls pregnant and postpartum families in Chester, Eddystone, Woodlyn, Parkside, Upland, Chester Township, Linwood, Marcus Hook, and Trainer. Families who are enrolled in Keystone First and live anywhere in Delaware County are also eligible for Healthy Start services.
In addition to care coordination, Healthy Start offers a full calendar of education programs that are free to the public and open to expecting parents, postpartum parents, friends, and family members. These classes are offered every month and may include Parent Cafes, Lactation Cafes, programs for dads and partners, self-care workshops, nutrition classes, childbirth education classes, and more. To learn more about our current classes, please visit our events listings.
* Nosotras hablamos espanol. Para más información sobre nuestros servicios en español, por favor consulte El Centro.
Am I eligible for Healthy Start?
There are two ways to become eligible for Healthy Start. One is based on where you live: if you live in Chester, Eddystone, Woodlyn, Parkside, Upland, Chester Township, Linwood, Marcus Hook, or Trainer and are pregnant or parenting a child under 18 months, you are eligible.
The second way to become eligible for Healthy Start services is based on your health insurance: if you are enrolled in Keystone First, are pregnant or parenting a child under 18 months, and live anywhere in Delaware County, you are eligible.
Can dads, grandparents, or other caregivers get support from Healthy Start?
Yes! Dads, grandparents, and other individuals who are the primary caregivers for an infant or toddler under 18 months and who meet the geographic or insurance requirements can enroll in Healthy Start. Anyone can attend one of our community classes, which are offered free to the public. To learn more about our offerings just for dads, please see our Fatherhood Program.
Can I refer someone else to Healthy Start?
Yes! Please complete the referral form here.