Healthy Families

Healthy Families, located in Downers Grove, IL, is a vital resource designed to support young parents aged 12 to 19 within the DuPage County area through a proven, evidence-based home visiting model. Our compassionate and highly trained home visitors are dedicated to understanding the unique challenges faced by young families, offering personalized support right in the comfort of their homes. This program includes regular home visits that address essential topics such as baby soothing techniques, nutrition for infants and children, healthy child development, and engaging parent-child activities. Additionally, we provide valuable parenting and health education while connecting families to essential community resources. Best of all, services are provided free of charge, beginning prenatally or within the first three months after a baby’s birth, and can continue until the child is five years old, ensuring that young parents have the tools they need for a brighter future.