

T.E.A.M. Dad Equips Fathers and Father Figures for Success
In our close-knit community, children thrive in the presence of supportive, engaged, and active adult role models. Okeechobee fathers and father figures are heeding this call to action with the guidance of T.E.A.M. Dad, an educational support program available through Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition. Research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that having an active father or father figure benefits a child’s emotional development, improves their social skills, le
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Postpartum Mental Health Matters, and We’re Here to Help
May marks Maternal Mental Health Month, an opportunity to recognize the evolving needs of mothers in the postpartum period. As families adjust to life with a new baby, emotional well-being plays a vital role in building a healthy, confident foundation for both mother and child. At Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition, we cultivate personalized support pathways that are rooted in connection, trust, and practical care. We understand that the postpartum experience is different fo
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