Promoting positive family relations

Healthy Families Whatcom County is a free service for expectant parents and parents of infants and toddlers.

Since 1996, over 2200 Whatcom County families have been involved in this program.

Services include:

Parenting newsletters

Playgroups

Pregnancy and parenting support

Professional staff who can make home visits

Information on child developmental stages

Information on choosing a pediatrician and well baby visits

Tips on childproofing and car seat safety

To sign up... fill out the Enrollment Form or Newsletter Sign Up Form on this page.

Mail form to Brigid Collins Family Support Center at 1231 N. Garden St. Bellingham, 98225 or fax to 734-1763.

Sign up over the phone by calling Brigid Collins Healthy Families at (360) 734-4616.

Or go to the following link to sign up for an electronic version of the Healthy Families Newsletter http://parenting.uwex.edu/
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"Your child's first year is very important. You can help by making your baby's world an interesting, stimulating place, and by joining in your baby's excitement. Here are some ideas how..."

-excerpt from the Parenting the First Year Newsletter sent to parents of 9 and 10 month olds

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Healthy Families services are offered through Brigid Collins Family Support Center, Mother Baby Center, and Sea Mar Community Health Center