Who We Are
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Who We Are *
We’re neighbors, parents, and community members who believe every baby, and every caregiver, deserves a healthy start. From pregnancy to parenting, we walk beside families with kindness, connection, and support that’s built for real life.
Meet Our Team
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Jennifer Luikart
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Jerri M. Sutton
COMMUNITY LIAISON
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Megan Trimble
HOME VISITOR
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Angie McBean
BILINGUAL HOME VISITOR
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Any Aguilar
HOME VISITOR
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Jordan
CONNECT SPECIALIST
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Chris Stevens
FATHERHOOD ADVOCATE
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Marie Maldonado
CONNECT SPECIALIST
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Tammy Oleson
CONNECT SPECIALIST
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Patty Sukennikoff
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
We're here for you
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We're here for you
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We're here for you * We're here for you *
FAQs
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Florida Healthy Start is a program that’s all about helping moms, babies, and families stay healthy and thrive. Whether you’re pregnant or have a little one at home, the program connects you with free services like health checkups, parenting tips, breastfeeding help, and more.
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There’s a lot of support available! Healthy Start can help you with:
Pregnancy care to keep you and your baby healthy.
Parenting tips and classes to help you feel confident.
Breastfeeding support if you’re nursing your baby.
In-home visits from supportive experts.
Connections to resources like housing, food, or medical care.
And so much more!
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We’ve got you covered! Healthy Start can connect you with counselors, support groups, or resources to help with postpartum depression, stress, or just navigating life with a new baby.
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Nope, it’s all completely free! Healthy Start is here to help, no strings attached.
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Charlotte County Healthy Start Office @ 941-764-9700
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