Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade

Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade (HSCMD) is a community-based non-profit organization with t The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade, Inc.

was incorporated on April 1, 2001 and serves as a prenatal and infant care coalition. The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade is responsible for the establishment and oversight of the Miami-Dade Healthy Start system, which includes directing funds for continuous care coordination to pregnant women and children birth to age three, evaluating services, and quality improvement and assurance responsibilities. Primary goals are

1. to reduce infant mortality
2. reduce the number of low birth weight and pre-term birth
3. improve maternal and child health developmental outcomes. The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade current membership consists of 100 maternal, infant and child health community stakeholders including consumers of maternal and child health services, migrant and community health centers, local hospitals, birthing centers and other providers of maternal child health services, local medical societies, local health planning organizations; local maternal and infant health advocacy interest groups; county and municipal governments; social service organizations; local education communities; and community organizations that represent or serve the target population.

This Maternal Su***de Awareness Week, we’re bringing attention to an important part of maternal health that deserves to ...
09/10/2026

This Maternal Su***de Awareness Week, we’re bringing attention to an important part of maternal health that deserves to be talked about: mental health. 💜

Pregnancy and the postpartum period can bring emotional and mental health challenges that aren’t always visible to others. Checking in, listening without judgment, and helping someone connect with support can make a meaningful difference.

Let’s remember to check on the mother, too—not just today, but throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). For immediate crisis support, call or text 988.

Esta Semana de Concientización sobre el Suicidio Materno, queremos crear conciencia sobre una parte importante de la salud materna de la que debemos hablar: la salud mental. 💜

El embarazo y el período posparto pueden traer desafíos emocionales y de salud mental que no siempre son visibles para los demás. Preguntar cómo se siente una madre, escucharla sin juzgar y ayudarla a encontrar apoyo puede hacer una gran diferencia.

Recordemos cuidar también de mamá, no solo hoy, sino durante el embarazo, el posparto y más allá.

Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo, llama o envía un mensaje de texto a la Línea Nacional de Salud Mental Materna al 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Para apoyo inmediato en una crisis, llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988.

***deAwarenessWeek

Pandan Semèn Konsyantizasyon sou Swisid Matènèl la, n ap mete aksan sou yon pati enpòtan nan sante matènèl nou bezwen pale plis sou li: sante mantal. 💜

Gwosès ak peryòd apre akouchman an ka pote defi emosyonèl ak pwoblèm sante mantal lòt moun pa toujou ka wè. Lè nou mande yon manman kijan li santi l, koute l san jijman, epi ede l jwenn sipò, sa ka fè yon gwo diferans.

Ann sonje pran swen manman an tou—pa sèlman jodi a, men pandan gwosès la, apre akouchman, ak pi lwen toujou.

Si ou menm oswa yon moun ou konnen bezwen sipò, rele oswa voye mesaj tèks nan Liy Nasyonal pou Sante Mantal Matènèl la nan 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Pou sipò

 : Niki Lopez Creative ✨ You’re invited! ✨Join us for The 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition, presented by Br...
09/10/2026

: Niki Lopez Creative ✨ You’re invited! ✨
Join us for The 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition, presented by Breastfeed MIAMI, on Saturday, September 19 from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Marjorie & William McDonaldq Center in North Miami Beach.

This family-friendly event will feature:
🥗 Brunch by Exquisite Catering
🎁 Diapers and gifts for babies
🎨 Kids art class and face painting
🎤 Open mic
🎲 Raffles & prizes
💜 Health screenings, experts, and community resources

Come meet the exhibiting artists and help judge this year’s art competition!

📍 Marjorie & William McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
👉🏽 RSVP here: https://www.breastfeedmiami.org/events-1/2026-art-of-breastfeeding-brunch-and-exhibition
🔗 Link in bio at BreastfeedMiami

Art • Dialogue • Community

Produced & Programmed by Breastfeed MIAMI BreastfeedMiami
Collaborating Partners: BreastfeedMiami Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade Metro Mommy Agency, Doula, MIA JocelynMilanesIBCLC
Curator: Niki Lopez Niki Lopez Creative

Another step toward creating safer spaces for Miami-Dade families. 💛👶We’re proud to share the installation of our Moving...
09/08/2026

Another step toward creating safer spaces for Miami-Dade families. 💛👶

We’re proud to share the installation of our Moving Crib Project at the Sunshine Welcome Room!

Through this initiative, families can learn about safe sleep practices and see firsthand what a safe sleep environment for babies looks like.

A special thank you to the Sunshine team for welcoming this project and partnering with us to support the health, safety, and well-being of families in our community. 💙

Together, we’re helping give every baby a safer start. 🍼✨

Otro paso hacia la creación de espacios más seguros para las familias de Miami-Dade. 💛👶

Nos enorgullece compartir la instalación de nuestro Proyecto de Cuna Móvil (Moving Crib Project) en el Sunshine Welcome Room.

A través de esta iniciativa, las familias pueden aprender sobre prácticas de sueño seguro y ver de primera mano cómo debe ser un entorno de sueño seguro para los bebés.

Un agradecimiento especial al equipo de Sunshine por recibir este proyecto y colaborar con nosotros para apoyar la salud, la seguridad y el bienestar de las familias de nuestra comunidad. 💙

Juntos, ayudamos a que cada bebé tenga un comienzo más seguro. 🍼✨

Yon lòt etap pou kreye espas ki pi an sekirite pou fanmi Miami-Dade yo. 💛👶

Nou fyè pou nou pataje enstalasyon Moving Crib Project nou an nan Sunshine Welcome Room!

Atravè inisyativ sa a, fanmi yo ka aprann sou pratik dòmi an sekirite epi wè ak pwòp je yo kijan yon anviwònman dòmi ki an sekirite pou tibebe ta dwe ye.

Yon gwo mèsi espesyal pou ekip Sunshine lan dèske yo akeyi pwojè sa a epi kolabore avèk nou pou sipòte sante, sekirite ak byennèt fanmi nan kominote nou an. 💙

Ansanm, n ap ede bay chak tibebe yon kòmansman ki pi an sekirite. 🍼✨

Hello, September! 🍂💛A new month brings new opportunities to support healthy pregnancies, healthy babies, and thriving fa...
09/08/2026

Hello, September! 🍂💛

A new month brings new opportunities to support healthy pregnancies, healthy babies, and thriving families throughout Miami-Dade County.

As we welcome September, we’re looking forward to another month of connecting families with resources, education, care, and support every step of the way. 🤰🏽👶🏽💕

Here’s to a healthy and happy month ahead! ✨

¡Hola, septiembre! 🍂💛

Un nuevo mes trae nuevas oportunidades para apoyar embarazos saludables, bebés sanos y familias que prosperan en todo el condado de Miami-Dade.

Al darle la bienvenida a septiembre, esperamos otro mes conectando a las familias con recursos, educación, atención y apoyo en cada paso del camino. 🤰🏽👶🏽💕

¡Por un mes lleno de salud y bienestar para todos! ✨

Bonjou, Septanm! 🍂💛

Yon nouvo mwa pote nouvo opòtinite pou sipòte gwosès ki an sante, tibebe ki an sante ak fanmi k ap pwospere atravè Konte Miami-Dade.

Pandan n ap akeyi mwa Septanm nan, nou kontan pou nou pase yon lòt mwa ap konekte fanmi yo ak resous, edikasyon, swen ak sipò nan chak etap. 🤰🏽👶🏽💕

Nou swete tout moun yon mwa ki chaje ak sante ak byennèt! ✨

✨ You’re invited! ✨Join us for The 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition, presented by Breastfeed MIAMI, on Satu...
09/04/2026

✨ You’re invited! ✨
Join us for The 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition, presented by Breastfeed MIAMI, on Saturday, September 19 from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Marjorie & William McDonald Center in North Miami Beach.

This family-friendly event will feature:
🥗 Brunch by Exquisite Catering
🎁 Diapers and gifts for babies
🎨 Kids art class and face painting
🎤 Open mic
🎲 Raffles & prizes
💜 Health screenings, experts, and community resources

Come meet the exhibiting artists and help judge this year’s art competition!

📍 Marjorie & William McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
👉🏽 RSVP here: https://www.breastfeedmiami.org/events-1/2026-art-of-breastfeeding-brunch-and-exhibition
🔗 Link in bio at BreastfeedMiami

Art • Dialogue • Community

Produced & Programmed by Breastfeed MIAMI BreastfeedMiami
Collaborating Partners: BreastfeedMiami Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade Metro Mommy Agency, Doula, MIA JocelynMilanesIBCLC
Curator: Niki Lopez Niki Lopez Creative

Looking for support during pregnancy or early parenthood? 💛CONNECT helps pregnant women, families, and caregivers find t...
09/04/2026

Looking for support during pregnancy or early parenthood? 💛

CONNECT helps pregnant women, families, and caregivers find the care they need , from pregnancy support to mental health services and child development resources.

Through screenings and referrals, we connect you to the right services for a healthier start.

📞 (305) 541-0210
📧 [email protected]

¿Buscas apoyo durante el embarazo o en los primeros años de crianza? 💛

CONNECT ayuda a mujeres embarazadas, familias y cuidadores a encontrar el apoyo que necesitan — desde servicios durante el embarazo hasta salud mental y desarrollo infantil.

A través de evaluaciones y referidos, te conectamos con los servicios adecuados para un comienzo más saludable.

📞 (305) 541-0210
📧 [email protected]

Ou bezwen sipò pandan gwosès oswa nan kòmansman lavi paran? 💛

CONNECT ede fanm ansent, fanmi, ak moun k ap bay swen jwenn sipò yo bezwen — soti nan sipò pandan gwosès rive nan sèvis sante mantal ak devlopman timoun.

Atravè evalyasyon ak referans, nou konekte ou ak sèvis ki bon pou yon kòmansman ki pi an sante.

📞 (305) 541-0210
📧 [email protected]

Every family deserves support, compassion, and a healthy start 🤍The NAS/SEN Project supports pregnant women and families...
09/01/2026

Every family deserves support, compassion, and a healthy start 🤍

The NAS/SEN Project supports pregnant women and families impacted by substance use with personalized care, guidance, and access to essential resources.

Through case management, peer support, and connections to community services, families are empowered to navigate challenges and build a healthier future—for both mom and baby.

If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, help is available.

📞 (305) 541-0210
📧 [email protected]

Cada familia merece apoyo, compasión y un comienzo saludable 🤍

El programa NAS/SEN apoya a mujeres embarazadas y familias afectadas por el uso de sustancias con atención personalizada, orientación y acceso a recursos esenciales.

A través de manejo de casos, apoyo entre pares y conexiones con servicios comunitarios, las familias reciben el apoyo necesario para superar desafíos y construir un futuro más saludable para mamá y bebé.

Si usted o alguien que conoce puede beneficiarse de estos servicios, hay ayuda disponible.

📞 (305) 541-0210
📧 [email protected]

Chak fanmi merite sipò, konpasyon, ak yon bon kòmansman 🤍
Pwogram NAS/SEN la sipòte fanm ansent ak fanmi ki afekte pa itilizasyon sibstans ak swen pèsonalize, gidans, ak aksè ak resous enpòtan.

Atravè jesyon ka, sipò ant parèy, ak koneksyon ak sèvis nan kominote a, fanmi yo jwenn sipò yo bezwen pou navige defi yo epi bati yon avni ki pi an sante pou manman ak tibebe.

Si ou menm oswa yon moun ou konnen ka benefisye de sèvis sa yo, gen èd ki disponib.

📞 (305) 541-0210
📧 [email protected]

What a beautiful day celebrating growing families in our community! 💚👶The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade was grat...
09/01/2026

What a beautiful day celebrating growing families in our community! 💚👶

The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade was grateful to attend the 6th Annual Tree of Life Community Baby Shower and connect with expecting parents, families, and community partners.

A huge thank you to Tree of Life for hosting such an amazing event and creating a welcoming space filled with support, resources, and love for Miami-Dade families. 🌳✨

We’re always proud to be part of events that bring our community together and help give babies and families a healthy start! 💕

¡Qué hermoso día celebrando a las familias que siguen creciendo en nuestra comunidad! 💚👶

La Coalición Healthy Start de Miami-Dade tuvo el placer de participar en el 6.º Baby Shower Comunitario Anual de Tree of Life y compartir con futuros padres, familias y organizaciones comunitarias.

Un enorme agradecimiento a Tree of Life por organizar un evento tan maravilloso y crear un espacio acogedor lleno de apoyo, recursos y cariño para las familias de Miami-Dade. 🌳✨

¡Siempre nos enorgullece ser parte de eventos que unen a nuestra comunidad y ayudan a brindarles a los bebés y sus familias un comienzo saludable! 💕

Ala yon bèl jounen pou selebre fanmi k ap grandi nan kominote nou an! 💚👶

Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade te kontan patisipe nan 6yèm Baby Shower Kominotè Anyèl Tree of Life la epi konekte ak paran k ap tann tibebe, fanmi, ak patnè kominotè yo.

Yon gwo mèsi pou Tree of Life dèske yo te òganize yon bèl evènman konsa epi kreye yon espas akeyan ki te ranpli ak sipò, resous, ak lanmou pou fanmi Miami-Dade yo. 🌳✨

Nou toujou fyè dèske nou fè pati evènman ki rasanble kominote nou an epi ki ede bay tibebe ak fanmi yo yon bon kòmansman pou yon lavi an sante! 💕

🤱🏽 Celebrate the Art of Breastfeeding with us! 💕The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade is proud to support the 2026 A...
08/25/2026

🤱🏽 Celebrate the Art of Breastfeeding with us! 💕

The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade is proud to support the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition, a special community event celebrating new families and the beauty and diversity of breastfeeding through artistic expression.

Join BreastfeedMIAMI for a morning filled with connection, education, and family-friendly fun — including a complimentary hot catered brunch, educational speakers, community resources, health screenings, children’s activities, raffles, diapers, and giveaways for babies and parents! ✨

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Marjorie and William McDonald Center
17051 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

We’re excited to come together with families and community partners to celebrate, empower, and support breastfeeding parents — at home, at work, and throughout their breastfeeding journey. 💗

Learn more at BreastfeedMIAMI.org

🤱🏽 ¡Celebremos juntos el Arte de la Lactancia Materna! 💕

La Coalición de Healthy Start de Miami-Dade se enorgullece de apoyar el 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition, un evento comunitario especial que celebra a las nuevas familias y la belleza y diversidad de la lactancia materna a través de la expresión artística.

Acompaña a BreastfeedMIAMI para una mañana llena de conexión, educación y diversión para toda la familia, que incluirá brunch caliente de cortesía, charlas educativas, recursos comunitarios, exámenes de salud, actividades para niños, rifas, pañales y obsequios para bebés y padres. ✨

📅 Sábado, 19 de septiembre de 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Marjorie and William McDonald Center
17051 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Nos emociona reunirnos con familias y organizaciones de nuestra comunidad para celebrar, empoderar y apoyar a los padres durante su experiencia de lactancia materna, tanto en el hogar como en el trabajo. 💗

Más información en BreastfeedMIAMI.org

We were proud to join the 15th Annual WIC Breastfeeding Awareness Family Day as both a sponsor and community partner! 💜🤱...
08/24/2026

We were proud to join the 15th Annual WIC Breastfeeding Awareness Family Day as both a sponsor and community partner! 💜🤱

It was a wonderful day celebrating breastfeeding families, connecting with parents and caregivers, and sharing resources that support healthy beginnings for moms and babies throughout Miami-Dade County.

Thank you to WIC for bringing families, community organizations, and advocates together for 15 years of education, connection, and support. HSCMD is grateful to have been part of this special day and to continue supporting families across our community. 💕

Nos sentimos orgullosos de participar en el 15.º Día Familiar Anual de Concientización sobre la Lactancia Materna de WIC como patrocinadores y socios comunitarios. 💜🤱

Fue un día maravilloso para celebrar a las familias que amamantan, conectar con padres, madres y cuidadores, y compartir recursos que apoyan comienzos saludables para las mamás y los bebés en todo el condado de Miami-Dade.

Gracias a WIC por reunir a las familias, las organizaciones comunitarias y los defensores de la lactancia durante 15 años de educación, conexión y apoyo. HSCMD agradece haber sido parte de este día tan especial y continuar apoyando a las familias de nuestra comunidad. 💕

Nou te fyè pou nou te patisipe nan 15yèm Jounen Anyèl Fanmi WIC pou Sansibilizasyon sou Alètman an kòm yon patwone ak yon patnè kominotè. 💜🤱

Se te yon bèl jounen kote nou te selebre fanmi k ap bay tete, konekte ak paran ak moun k ap pran swen timoun yo, epi pataje resous ki ede manman ak tibebe kòmanse lavi yo an sante nan tout Konte Miami-Dade.

Mèsi ak WIC paske li mete fanmi yo, òganizasyon kominotè yo ak defansè yo ansanm pandan 15 ane edikasyon, koneksyon ak sipò. HSCMD rekonesan dèske li te fè pati jounen espesyal sa a epi li kontinye sipòte fanmi yo nan kominote nou an.💗

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7205 NW 19th Street Ste 500
Miami, FL
33126

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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