Healthy Families New York (HFNY)

Healthy Families New York (HFNY)
The Institute for Family Health
Program Contact: Nora Engelhard
Phone: (845) 452-3387 x3915 (Poughkeepsie)
Fax: (845) 633-5783
Website: https://www.healthyfamiliesnewyork.org/

Serves: All of Dutchess County

Healthy Families New York (HFNY), a Healthy Families America (HFA) accredited home visiting program, seeks to improve the health and well-being of families, infants, and children (up to age 5) through home-based services delivered by non-profit organizations in local communities.

Services include:
• Connection to medical providers for prenatal/well-baby visits and immunizations.
• Information on prenatal care, parenting, infant and child development, Breastfeeding/feeding, and child health.
• Activities for you to practice with your child to increase bonding and to stimulate cognitive and physical development.
• Assessment of developmental milestones and provide referrals for early intervention if delays are indicated.
• Support in accessing community resources and services, such as job training, ESL classes, legal services, GED preparation classes, and health care, among others.