Your safety is a top priority for Philly Families CAN. Families have shared appreciating the virtual support of home visiting groups. All Support Professionals are offering virtual assistance during this time and beyond.
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Free support and expertise for new parents where you’re most comfortable – at home!
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Pregnancies and babies don't come with instruction manuals.
That’s why Philly Families CAN is here! Now you can get the helpful guidance and know-how of a Support Professional who comes to you. And it’s totally free!
Your Support Professional will be there through every stage of what can be the most joyful — yet challenging — times of your life.
While you’re pregnant
Your Support Professional
will be there to provide you the help and resources you need to keep you healthy during your pregnancy and to get you ready for childbirth.
When baby
comes home
Your Support Professional
will be there to support you with everything from how to nurse your newborn to how to respond to your baby’s needs.
As your
baby grows
Your Support Professional
will be there to help you through every milestone and give you personalized guidance throughout your child’s development — from infancy to early learning.
Through just about everything
Your Support Professional
will be there for you. They can even connect you to resources that can help with things like healthcare, employment and more.
Let’s talk more!
Simply fill out the form below or call 215-685-4701 and tell us what you need. Go ahead, we’re listening.
Who will I be talking to when I call?
When you call Philly Families CAN (215-685-4701) you will be talking to Stephanie Foster, Miya Cooley-Donaldson, or Sharon Starr.
Stephanie loves working with families, and has over 10 years of experience connecting families to community resources. In addition to her experience promoting early childhood development, she enjoys spending time with her two young adult sons, listening to her favorite podcasts and trying out new recipes from Pinterest.
Miya is passionate about child and family advocacy and has years of professional experience supporting families in the public health field in Philadelphia. Miya believes that through advocacy and the right supports, children and families can truly thrive as they move through the lifespan. In addition to applying her professional and personal experiences to to provide support and resources to families that contact Philly Families CAN, she enjoys spending time with her wife and family, writing and fashion design.
Sharon is a public health nurse who has worked in community with families for nearly 40 years, She hopes that every family receives support their journey toward family health through their lifespan. She is shaped by many professional mentors in nursing, countless professional students, and by family as a spouse for more than 40 years and as a parent of three children, their spouses and five grandchildren.
Be sure to tell your families about the support and resources available with Philly Families CAN. It’s a great way to connect families to support, from pregnancy through raising a happy, healthy toddler!
Your Support Professional is there for you, and can join you at any stage of your journey.
They'll come to you
Your Support Professional can come to your home or wherever you decide works best — to help you have a healthy pregnancy and keep you and your child thriving from birth through early learning.
Speak your language
It's important that you're totally comfortable with your Support Professional. So we'll match you with a program that can interpret your language and someone who will listen to and respect your own traditions and culture.
Provide you with guidance and know-how
The pressures of life don’t go away with a new baby, so your support person is here for you with other real-life needs, whether it’s healthcare, childcare or employment.
It's free for everyone
The expertise and guidance of your Support Professional is completely free, no matter where you live in Philly.
Make sure you never feel alone or unsupported
With all the attention on the new baby, it’s easy to forget that parents and big brothers and big sisters, need support too. Your Support Professional is there to make sure your entire family thrives.
Be there to listen and guide, not judge
Your Support Professional is there to listen, really listen, to your needs. They’ll get to work right alongside you to help you meet those needs with love, patience and support — but never judgement.
To learn more call 215-685-4701
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