New Beginnings is Committed to Building Strong Families!

There are no simple formulas to meeting the challenges of being a parent. As a result, New Beginnings is designed to work with parents of young children, offering emotional and educational support to help them meet those challenges. The program assists parents to asses their knowledge, skills, and resources needed to ensure positive child and family development.

New Beginnings Can Help You to..

• Reduce some of the anxiety associated with being a new parent
• Learn more about how to access community resources
• Be an advocate for your family
• Strengthen your child's development through play, role modeling, and nurturing
• Develop a strong relationship with your child and
• Have fun being a family

Topics of Discussion

• Effective communication
• Family Planning
• Child health and safety
• Parenting skills such as discipline, toilet training, and appropriate play
• Child Development
• Fun activities for families
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Self-esteem building

Eligibility

To be eligible for the New Beginnings program, the following must apply to you:

• Western Racine County or Sturtevant resident
• Parent with a child who is 0-5 yrs. of age
• Parent with the desire to learn more about parenting
• Parent interested in your child's social, physical & emotional development

Participation in the program is free.

How to Access Services

Contact the New Beginnings home visitor at the Western Racine County Health Department by calling 262-763-4926 or 1-800-688-4930. The home visitor will meet with you to assess your needs and plan future visits. The home visitor will be there to give you support and information along the way.



New Beginnings is a voluntary program. You can discontinue your participation at any time by contacting the home visitor.