Healthy Start Coalition of Pasco

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 1, and extends through Sunday, August 31.

Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is now an annual event –...

06/04/2026

Mom and Baby Breastfeeding Support Groups

Topics include:

Starting out right
How to make milk
Return to Work support
The first 10 days
How to know if baby is getting enough
Latching the baby on
Pumping and safe storage

Along with breastfeeding support and discussions, there will be guest speakers and holiday crafts throughout the year.

Click on the link below for the location near you;

The Florida WIC program promotes and supports breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a normal part of mothers and babies being together. To get off to a good

06/04/2026

Team Dad is an evidence-based, evidence-informed program that enhances diverse dads' knowledge, attitudes, and skills. It's free! Call them today!

06/04/2026

Another Team Dad graduate! Congratulations!

06/04/2026

Join Healthy Start & Win!

New participants in the Healthy Start program are automatically entered to win an Evenflo Infant Carrier—just one of the many ways we support moms and babies.

Weekly Raffle Winners:

Week 4/3/226 thru 4/16/26 - AN2644
Week 4/17/26 thru 04/30/26 - LR2661

👏 Congratulations to our winners!

Healthy Start offers free maternal and infant care services, along with access to trusted local resources.
Ready to enroll or learn more?

🌐 Visit healthystartcoalitionpasco.org
📞 Call us at 727-371-6277 — se habla español
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We provide special programs & services for moms and babies. Call us at (727) 841-7888 for an intake!

05/12/2026

Boating

Always have your children wear a life jacket that fits properly.

During the warm weather months, families across the country will be spending more time enjoying lakes, rivers and oceans. Being aware of the risks these open waters pose, and following these boating safety tips, can keep those outings fun.

The Hard Facts About Boating Safety

In 2018, 77 percent of all fatal boating accident victims drowned, and of those who drowned, 84 percent were not wearing a life jacket.

Top Tips for Boating Safety

Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when boating. Choose a life jacket that is right for your child’s weight and water activity.

Young kids are at a higher risk for hypothermia, so take extra precautions to keep them warm. If your children seem cold or are shivering, wrap them tightly in a dry blanket or towel.

I Learn basic water rescue skills and CPR. It is important to know how to respond in an emergency without putting yourself at risk of drowning.

Follow the U.S. Coast Guard recommendations for boating safety. Learn about available boating resources, such as free vessel safety checks and boating safety courses.

Boating safety tip: Choose a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that is right for your child’s weight and water activity.