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Who We Are

An initiative of the Laurens County Board of Health, the Heart of Georgia Healthy Start Initiative (HGHSI) has empowered and uplifted families  across Georgia’s South Central Health District for more than 30 years. Through individualized services and programming, we’ve made it our mission to champion pregnant and parenting community members and their infants. 

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Who We Serve

HGHSI serves pregnant and parenting women, their children (up to age 18 months), and fathers with children (up to age 24). Our service area includes all ten of the South Central Health District's counties.


  1. Bleckley
  2. Dodge
  3. Johnson
  4. Laurens
  5. Montgomery
  6. Pulaski
  7. Telfair
  8. Treutlen
  9. Wheeler
  10. Wilcox

How We Serve Our Communities

 HGHSI offers comprehensive maternal and child health services for families through thoughtfully designed programming and resources. Each of our programs and services are led by highly trained staff, case managers, and health educators.

Services

Breastfeeding Counseling & Education

Breastfeeding Counseling & Education

Breastfeeding Counseling & Education

Case Management & Care Coordination

Breastfeeding Counseling & Education

Breastfeeding Counseling & Education

Fatherhood Classes

Breastfeeding Counseling & Education

Fatherhood Classes

Health Education

Breastfeeding Counseling & Education

Fatherhood Classes

Mental Health Counseling

Prenatal & Childbirth Education

Prenatal & Childbirth Education

Prenatal & Childbirth Education

Prenatal & Childbirth Education

Prenatal & Childbirth Education

Postpartum Education

Prenatal & Childbirth Education

Postpartum Education

Support Groups

Prenatal & Childbirth Education

Postpartum Education

Programs

Car Seat Program

Positive Parenting Program

Fathers Among Men

We make car seat safety education easy. Eligible clients and community members may be able to receive a car seat or booster seat.

Fathers Among Men

Positive Parenting Program

Fathers Among Men

Fathers are invited to participate in every aspect of the Healthy Start experience, from home and clinic visits to group sessions, training, and parenting education.

Positive Parenting Program

Positive Parenting Program

Positive Parenting Program

Also known as Triple P, this program is designed to give parents with children ages 0–5 a series of personalized parenting sessions that emphasize positive development.

Reach Out & Read

Positive Parenting Program

Positive Parenting Program

Get access to new, age-appropriate books to read with your little one! You’ll also get guidance on how to promote early language development during personalized clinic and home visits.

Safe Sleep Program

Safe Sleep Program

Safe Sleep Program

Learn how to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related deaths for infants and toddlers in this specialized education program. Eligible families may also receive assistance in creating safe sleep areas for their little ones.

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Safe Sleep Program

Safe Sleep Program

We make it easy to access the resources and services you need to nurture your family's success. 

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