Healthy Families Douglas County
Healthy Families Douglas County
Having a new baby can be stressful for anyone. Healthy Families Douglas County is here to support you!
Healthy Families Douglas County:
- No cost
- Voluntary participation
- Offers support from a nurse or social worker
- Provides assistance with transportation to medical and WIC appointments
- Offers parenting tips and guidance
- Helps set and reach goals
- Links participants to community resources
- Offers opportunities to network with other parents and children
- Provides services in English and Spanish
Eligibility
- Douglas County residents who are pregnant or have a child under 3 months of age. Residents can opt to remain in program until child turns 3 years old.
- No income guidelines.
Contact
- To refer families or for more information, email the HFDC supervisor or call 785-843-3060.
- For uninsured women who are not citizens and are pregnant, an agreement is in place with Lawrence Memorial Hospital physicians to provide prenatal care. Please call 785-856-5335.
From the Parents
What parents are saying about the program:
- “I’ve learned so much about parenting, health and safety for my baby.”
- “I look forward to the home visits. They are fun and very helpful.”
- “They help me be the best parent I can be.”
Video
Kansas Home Visiting features our Healthy Families Douglas County program and captures the importance of parenting support. View video here.Our Healthy Families program has improved its home visitation completion rate by using three strategies. Learn more by viewing this video.
Contact Us
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Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health
Email the Department
200 Maine Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Directions
Office
Phone: 785-843-3060
Fax: 785-843-3161
WIC Line
Phone: 785-856-5350
Clinic
Phone: 785-843-0721
Fax: 785-843-2930
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(Closed from noon - 1 p.m.)
Staff Directory -
STD/Vaginal Infection Clinic Hours
Make a Same-Day Appointment via Our Online Check-In App*
*During the COVID-19 Pandemic, all services are available by appointment only.
Please call 785-843-0721 and press 6.
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Clinic Hours
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.