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information is brought to you by the Island County Health Department
Community & Family
Health
(Nursing)
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Welcome! Health Baby and
the Family Support Alliance*
We would like to
welcome all new babies born to Island County parents. Public Health nurses are available
to make home visits, answer your questions, and bring to you our Healthy Baby Gift
Package. This package includes:
A packet including
information about infant development, community resources for parents, self care tips for
new mothers, and an organizer for legal documents
Books for baby to be
read by family members
A "Tummy
Time" blanket to encourage physical development
Who are
we? We are your
Island County Public Health Nurses:
Janet
... Camano Island
360 387-0184
Loretta ... North Whidbey Island 360 678-7930
Kate ... South Whidbey Island 360
678-7937
Give us a call... we'll be happy to make a home visit to you and your
child:
Coupeville office: 360 679-7351
Parent Education: We also provide parent education sessions offering
group and one-to-one parent support through our parent educator who also provides limited home
visits to families referred by staff from Alternative Response, Maternal
Support Services, Welcome Baby and
Family Support Alliance.
Coupeville office: 360 679-7351
Bringing Baby Home
Why is the Health
Department doing this? Prevention!
We believe that what
happens in the first three years of life builds the foundation for life-long healthy
citizens. Early brain research has shown that babies need secure, responsive attachments
and a comforting, enriching environment. The years from birth to three are critical in the
development of the child's ability to learn and mature emotionally. Research has also
shown that support for parents in these years reduces stressful effects on children.
. . . and call us if you have any questions about
your child.
360 679-7351
Early Learning in Island County . .
.
(A long PowerPoint
presented by the Children's Commission at the Youth Summit)
*The Family Support Alliance:
Our mission is
to weave together Island County families with services across South, Central, North
Whidbey, and Camano.
What does the Family
Support Alliance look like?
The Family Support
Alliance is made up of people across Island County who work with children and families in
many ways from the health department, library, schools, faith community, child care
centers, private practices, and to community/state coalitions.
Where can you see us?
Visit us on our web
sight at: www.familysupportalliance.com
We directly support
parents through monthly columns in the newspapers, tips for parents through table-tents at
local restaurants, and as the host of Children’s Day.
We are also coordinating Mother’s Circle in each area of the county: south,
north and Camano. This is a free support and
information group for parents with children from birth to two years old.
Behind the scenes.
We are also actively
working behind the scenes to support and build networks among family service providers
offering families an accessible and coherent network of services in Island County.
Questions? . . .
contact us
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