EVMS Healthy Start Loving Steps

EVMS Healthy Start Loving Steps Our program is free & voluntary, serving the Norfolk and Portsmouth areas. Agency partners collaborate to reduce infant deaths.

We provide prenatal & parenting information, mentoring and healthy modeling, free baby items, nutrition & breastfeeding support, and transport to essential appointments. The Loving Steps/Healthy Start program offers support, education, and referral services for pregnant and parenting women and men. The program is managed by EVMS Pediatrics and is funded by the VA Department of Health/HRSA.

🌟 ATTENTION YOUTH AGES 4–17! 🌟Get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and exciting activities at Youth Day 2026! 🎉L...
06/04/2026

🌟 ATTENTION YOUTH AGES 4–17! 🌟

Get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and exciting activities at Youth Day 2026! 🎉

Loving Steps is partnering with Seton Youth Services for Youth Day 2026. We’re bringing youth, community, and opportunity together for an unforgettable day—and we want YOU to be a part of it! Help us empower youth by connecting them with the resources, programs, and people who care most about their future.

🗓 Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bring your energy, bring your friends, and come celebrate with us!

📍 We can't wait to see you there!

🔗 Register or Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545ADA72DAAF5CE9-63046425-youth

💈🔥 MEN, FATHERS, FATHER FIGURES AND VENDORS — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU 🔥💈Teens father this includes you too!!Healthy Start Lo...
06/04/2026

💈🔥 MEN, FATHERS, FATHER FIGURES AND VENDORS — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU 🔥💈
Teens father this includes you too!!
Healthy Start Loving Steps invites you to join us for Barbershop Talk & BBQ, an evening dedicated to brotherhood, fatherhood, mentorship, and real conversations.
This is a space for men to come together, connect, uplift one another, and build stronger support systems within our community — all while enjoying free haircuts, great food, and fellowship.
Whether you’re a dad, mentor, uncle, grandfather, coach, or positive male role model, your presence matters. 💪🏾
✨ What to Expect:
✔️ Free Haircuts
✔️ BBQ & Food
✔️ Real Conversations
✔️ Brotherhood & Mentorship
✔️ Community Resources & Support
📅 Monday, June 29, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
Come fellowship, network, and be part of a positive movement focused on empowering men and strengthening families.
📞 (757) 407-0897
📧 [email protected]

Click the link to register:
https://forms.gle/FbeMcJxw17sBZ3iv8

💈🔥 MEN, FATHERS & FATHER FIGURES — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU 🔥💈Healthy Start Loving Steps invites you to join us for Barbersho...
05/14/2026

💈🔥 MEN, FATHERS & FATHER FIGURES — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU 🔥💈

Healthy Start Loving Steps invites you to join us for Barbershop Talk & BBQ, an evening dedicated to brotherhood, fatherhood, mentorship, and real conversations.

This is a space for men to come together, connect, uplift one another, and build stronger support systems within our community — all while enjoying free haircuts, great food, and fellowship.

Whether you’re a dad, mentor, uncle, grandfather, coach, or positive male role model, your presence matters. 💪🏾

✨ What to Expect:
✔️ Free Haircuts
✔️ BBQ & Food
✔️ Real Conversations
✔️ Brotherhood & Mentorship
✔️ Community Resources & Support

📅 Monday, June 29, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

Come fellowship, network, and be part of a positive movement focused on empowering men and strengthening families.

📞 (757) 407-0897
📧 [email protected]

Click the link to register:
https://forms.gle/FbeMcJxw17sBZ3iv8

🚨 CALLING ALL MALE-SERVING VENDORS, BARBERS & VOLUNTEERS 🚨Healthy Start Loving Steps is looking for vendors, barbers, an...
05/14/2026

🚨 CALLING ALL MALE-SERVING VENDORS, BARBERS & VOLUNTEERS 🚨

Healthy Start Loving Steps is looking for vendors, barbers, and volunteers to be part of our upcoming Barbershop Talk & BBQ community event! 💈🔥

This event focuses on fatherhood, mentorship, brotherhood, and creating meaningful connections within the community through real conversations, free haircuts, food, and fellowship.

📅 Monday, June 29, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

This is a great opportunity to connect with local families, share resources, promote your business/organization, and support positive community impact.

Interested in participating or becoming a vendor? Contact us today!
📞 (757) 407-0897
📧 [email protected]

💙 You don’t have to do this alone. 💙The Healthy Start Loving Steps Program is now accepting new clients and ready to sup...
05/11/2026

💙 You don’t have to do this alone. 💙

The Healthy Start Loving Steps Program is now accepting new clients and ready to support moms from pregnancy through baby’s first year.

We’re here to walk alongside you with:
✨ One-on-one support & mentoring
✨ Parenting education
✨ Help navigating healthcare & community resources
✨ Pregnancy & postpartum support
✨ Access to baby essentials when available

📍 Proudly serving families in Norfolk & Portsmouth💯 This program is FREE

Ready to get started?
Call (757) 407-0897
or
Click the link to register
https://www.jotform.com/form/233204679798168

🎨✨ It’s time to pour back into YOU. ✨🎨Join Healthy Start Loving Steps for “Paint & Pour Into You”—an evening dedicated t...
05/11/2026

🎨✨ It’s time to pour back into YOU. ✨🎨

Join Healthy Start Loving Steps for “Paint & Pour Into You”—an evening dedicated to art, self-care, connection, and mental wellness.

Take a break from the daily demands, tap into your creativity, and spend intentional time focusing on you—because your mental health matters. 💙

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Location provided upon registration
🎨 Supplies + light refreshments provided
👨‍👧‍👦 Dads, we want you there too!

Click the link to register:
https://forms.gle/4YhPUxqCZTTkbYsb7

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚From the Loving Steps Program, we want to remind our families, parents, caregive...
05/05/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

From the Loving Steps Program, we want to remind our families, parents, caregivers, and community that mental health is just as important as physical health. The journey through pregnancy, parenthood, and everyday life can bring joy, challenges, change, and moments that feel overwhelming—and it’s okay to ask for support.

This month, we encourage you to check in with yourself, check in with those you love, and make your mental wellness a priority. Seeking help is strength, taking a pause is healthy, and caring for your mind is caring for your family.

The Loving Steps Program is committed to supporting healthy families, strong parents, and thriving communities—mind, body, and spirit. 💚

⏰ Reminder + Last Day to Register! 🎬🍿Today is the FINAL day to sign up for our Stress & Emotions: It’s OK to Feel It All...
04/27/2026

⏰ Reminder + Last Day to Register! 🎬🍿

Today is the FINAL day to sign up for our Stress & Emotions: It’s OK to Feel It All Community Family Movie Night!

Join us this Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM for a fun, family-friendly evening featuring Inside Out 2 as we explore how stress shows up in our emotions—and how we can better understand it together. 💭💛

✨ Popcorn, food, and drinks will be provided!
📍 Location shared after registration

Click the link to register:
https://forms.gle/X5DysiQuF4o3NutYA

Don’t wait—secure your spot before registration closes tonight!

🌟 Now Accepting New Clients! 🌟Pregnancy and early motherhood can come with a lot of questions, changes, and challenges—b...
04/14/2026

🌟 Now Accepting New Clients! 🌟

Pregnancy and early motherhood can come with a lot of questions, changes, and challenges—but having the right support can make all the difference. 💙

Our team is dedicated to walking alongside moms, providing encouragement, guidance, and helpful resources during this important time. Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival or adjusting to life with a newborn, we’re here to support you on your journey. 🤱✨

If you or someone you know could benefit from extra support during this season, take a moment to check out the information on the flyer and get connected today.

Please feel free to share this post to help us reach moms who may need support in our community! 💫

Black Maternal Health Week 🤎This week is about more than awareness—it’s about listening, learning, and showing up. Black...
04/13/2026

Black Maternal Health Week 🤎

This week is about more than awareness—it’s about listening, learning, and showing up. Black mothers deserve to be heard, supported, and cared for at every stage—before, during, and after pregnancy.

Too many are navigating this journey feeling unseen or unheard. That has to change. We can all play a part by advocating, educating ourselves, and creating safe, supportive spaces for Black women and families.

To every Black mother: your voice matters, your health matters, your life matters. 💛

Let’s continue to uplift, support, and stand together—not just this week, but every day.

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855 W. Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk, VA
23510

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17574070897

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