On June 4, 1991, then-Governor Lawton Chiles signed into law the landmark Healthy Start program to make sure every baby in the state lived to reach their first birthday. Twenty-five years later, more than 150,000 families each year receive care coordination and support for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby; and the infant mortality rate has declined dramatically in Florida.

On August 27, 2016, Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard celebrated 25 years of service. We had a wonderful evening filled with good food, exciting silent auction items and gracious presentations by a few of our Healthy Start families. We ended the evening with a Star Theater light show and observatory viewing of the stars at our local Planetarium located at the Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa campus.

Thank you again to Wuesthoff Medical Center, FDLRS, and Intercoastal Insurance for sponsoring our 25th Anniversary event. This event would not have been possible without the support of our community and sponsors.

Proceeds from the event will provide emergency financial assistance to pregnant women and families with young children through the Bonnie Schuster Memorial Fund.

We celebrated a wonderful evening and look forward to another 25 years.

Thank you to all those that supported Healthy Start,
Healthy Start Staff

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Healthy Start provides moms, newborns and families with the resources, help and support they need to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. The goal of Healthy Start is to reduce infant mortality, reduce the number of low birth weight babies and improve health and developmental outcomes of all Florida’s babies.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Donations for making this event possible

Walt Disney World, Sea World Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Brevard Zoo, Andretti Thrill Park Melbourne, Hampton Inn at Cocoa Beach, Courtyard by Marriott at Cocoa Beach, 914 Studios, Eastern Florida State College Planetarium, Otterbox, Panera Viera, Orlando City Soccer, Squishy Bath and Body Goods Viera, Diva Nails, Wonder Works, and much more.

20th Annual World’s Greatest Baby Shower

Because our community works together to promote healthy babies and healthy mothers, this year’s World’s Greatest Baby Shower was a huge success with over 600 people in attendance.

The 20th World’s Greatest Baby Shower was held at the Searstown Mall in Titusville on Saturday, May 14 from 9 am to 1 pm.

The event included over 40 vendors from local non-profit agencies and businesses who provide information to all registered participants, as well as educational workshops and information throughout the day. This year’s workshops included Safe Sleep/SIDS prevention, Infant Brain Development, Car Seat Safety, and an “Ask a Doc” panel.

The event is a joint venture of University of Florida/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, Kiwanis Club of Titusville, The Children’s Center, Parrish Medical Center, Florida Department of Health/WIC, Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard, and B.E.T.A of Titusville. Funds for this years’ event were provided in part by Jess Parrish Medical Foundation.

Healthy Start’s BBQ For Babies

Thank you for all that came out and supported Healthy Start at our BBQ For Babies event on July 18, 2015. With your support, Healthy Start had a successful event and raised needed funds for the for the moms and babies of Brevard as well as raised awareness of Healthy Start.

BBQ Dinner | Silent Auction | Raffles | Zoo Summer Night Admission

All proceeds from this event benefits the Healthy Start moms and babies of Brevard.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Brevard Zoo – Nyami Nyami River Lodge

8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940

Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Children (ages 2-10, under 2 Free)

A Special Thank You To All Of Our Sponsors and Donators

Without your support, this event would not be possible. Thank you for supporting the moms and babies of Brevard.

Andretti  –  Aquatica  –  Books A Million  –  Busch Gardens Tampa  –  Chick Fil A Viera  –  Disney World  –  GatorLand  –  Glo Golf  –  Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach —  Manatees Baseball  –  Orlando City Soccer  –  Panera Bread   –  Rack Room Shoes  –  Seaworld Orlando  –  Studio 315 Jodi Johnson  –  Studio 315 Michelle Whittaker  –  Sun Fun Amusements  –  Universal Studios Orlando  –  Victory Casino Cruises  –  Wonder Works

Thank you to all that were able to participate in Healthy Start’s Bunco For Babies. Your support is greatly appreciated.

We had a successful Bunco For Babies Fundraiser on Friday, March 13, 2015! We all had a great night of Bunco Games, dinner, drinks, desserts, door prizes and raffle baskets. All proceeds from this event benefits the Healthy Start moms and babies of Brevard.
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