Over the past twenty years, the Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties, Inc. has become an integral component of and leader in local systems of maternal and child health and well-being. The Coalition has developed a broad-based membership including representatives of the business sector, local government, public health, social service agencies, and private citizens invested in maternal and child health issues. This membership serves as the base from which volunteers are recruited to serve on Healthy Start committees. Over the past several years, the Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties has leveraged thousands of hours of volunteer time to address issues relating to pregnant women and young families.
In addition, the Coalition strives to foster collaboration among numerous community service organizations, medical providers, governmental entities, businesses, civic and volunteer groups regarding maternal and child health issues. One result of these collaborative partnerships has been the ability to successfully leverage additional funds to support specific projects and the overall improvement of our systems of maternal and child health and support services.