Family Support Initiative

Worthy Institute has established an integrated approach to strengthening families through providing support to families to improve the health outcomes for families and communities.  The primary focus of the Family Support Initiative is to promote two parent families, decrease teen pregnancy and non-marital births and improve health behaviors that impact family wellness.  The Family Support Initiative will provide programs, services and resources to all families with a particular emphasis on racial and ethnic minority families, low-income families and single parent households.  The Family Support Initiative partners with various organizations locally and nationally to implement our Family Support programs.

The Family Support Initiative provides programs and services including:

·       Parent Education

·       Social Service Support and Referrals

·       Provide Assistance with Health Care Coverage and Service

·      Nutrition and Food Resources

·      Food Box Vouchers

·      Emergency Diapers

·      FREE Books for Young Children

·      Weekly Play Groups

·      Storytime for Tots

·       Parent Support and Support Groups

·       Life Skills Development

·       Health and Wellness Education, Support and Referral