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Support for every step: Helping Okeechobee families thrive in the comfort of their own home
Pregnancy, birth, and raising a baby can be a joyous experience... but it can also be overwhelming. From navigating prenatal care to figuring out feeding schedules and sleep routines, the transition into parenthood comes with plenty of questions and challenges. The good news is you don’t have to face them alone. Healthy Start Coalition of Okeechobee’s Home Visit Program offers compassionate, one-on-one support to parents and caregivers from pregnancy through a child’s third
Maribel Martinez
Nov 262 min read


Diaper costs are on the rise. What does that mean for families in need?
Did you know the price of diapers has reportedly risen 48% since the COVID-19 pandemic? The drastic increase is a heavy burden for families with babies and toddlers, costing parents as much as $1,000 per child per year, according to a report by the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) . The issue becomes even more urgent when you consider the consequences of not having a steady supply of diapers at home: The NDBN cites unaffordability of diapers as a potential barrier to essen
Maribel Martinez
Oct 212 min read


5 ways to support a friend or family member whose baby is in the NICU–By Tani Kiah, guest contributor
–By Tani Kiah, guest contributor Tani Kiah is a strategic communications professional and mother to a NICU graduate. She is grateful to...
Maribel Martinez
Aug 293 min read
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