Providers and Referral Sources

Healthy Families New York has worked to improve the health and well-being of infants and children for over 20 years. The program offers home-based services to expectant families and new parents, beginning prenatally or shortly after the birth of the child. Home visitors assist families with creating a safe and nurturing environment for their babies.

  • Parents who are pregnant or have at least one child less than three months of age are eligible to be screened for services. For additional eligibility criteria, please contact us at 716-372-5987.

  • Several HFNY programs, including HFAC, offer extended eligibility for families referred from child welfare agencies. Programs offering the Healthy Families America Child Welfare Protocol can offer services to families who are pregnant or have at least one child under 24 months of age when the referral comes directly from child welfare. Families DO NOT have to have an open investigation or preventive services case to be referred.

  • Our assessment service helps families identify the successes and stressors that are unique to their family. After the assessment, they are provided personalized referrals that meet their family’s needs and goals. Additional services may include: providing information about parenting, infant and child development, and child health; connecting families with medical providers for prenatal/well-baby visits and immunizations; assessing children for developmental delays; and helping families access community referral resources and services.

  • Home visitors can inform expectant and new parents about the benefits of prenatal care and well- baby visits, and assist them in making and keeping appointments. They can answer questions about child development and help parents maintain a safe and supportive environment for their family. Research from a randomized controlled trial shows that Healthy Families New York works for a diverse array of families, including first-time teen parents and those who have had experience with the child welfare system. Specifically, research shows that Healthy Families New York:

    •  Improves birth outcomes

    •  Promotes success in school

    •  Prevents child abuse and neglect

    •  Supports positive parenting

    •  Saves money

  • Fill out our referral form by clicking this link >

    Click here for a printable copy of our referral form or contact HFAC to have a packet sent to your office.

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  • "I enjoy Healthy Families Program and would recommend to others. I find it to be helpful and enjoyable for my kids and myself."

    —Healthy Families Family