About the Healthy Start for Growing Families Program
The Healthy Start for Growing Families Program works with moms and dads who are currently pregnant, postpartum or parenting a child younger than 18 months old. The program aims to reduce racial and ethnic differences in the rates of poor birth outcomes and to ensure everyone has the same access to care. Family Health Navigators work to improve healthy birth outcomes by supporting families and connecting them to resources. All services are free.
We serve families in these Milwaukee zip codes and all of Racine County.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Healthy Start Initiative. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the US Government.
Meet the team
Healthy Start has a dedicated and experienced team of individuals to support you. They come from many backgrounds and bring diverse life experiences to their work. Click their profiles to learn more.
Kristin
Director of Family Preservation and Support
A Milwaukee native, Kristin is passionate about the Healthy Start program be¬cause addressing health disparities and infant mortal¬ity makes this community stronger. Kristin is grateful to be part of this dynamic, energetic team that finds creative solutions to bring out family strengths. She loves spending time outdoors in all of Wisconsin’s seasons and sipping hot tea with a big blanket while reading a book or listening to a good podcast.
Sheena
Manager of Family Preservation and Support
Sheena is passionate about serving others. Being part of the Healthy Start Team gives her the opportunity to serve others by working to address the disparities that exist within her own community. She enjoys being active, fellowshipping with family and friends, and engaging in mentally stimulating activities.
Lorinda
Supervisor
Lorinda is passionate about using her education and experience to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable. Working with Healthy Start gives her the opportunity to strengthen families and future generations to come. When Lorinda is not working, you can find her at the beach, creating art, exploring new spots in Milwaukee, or hanging out with her cat named Worm.
Sarah
Family Health Navigator
Sarah has a heart for serving families. Being on the Healthy Start Team gives her the opportunity to use her experience in the Birth Community to educate families. She believes every family deserves understanding, love, and support from the very beginning and all throughout their parenting journey. She enjoys extended travels and creating wearable art. Spending a month exploring the Mojave Desert in Joshua Tree California is one of her favorite travel memories.
Ariana
Family Health Navigator
Ariana is passionate about helping families overcome generational and systematic barriers through education, support, and a nurturing environment. She believes her role at Healthy Start will allow her the privilege to work alongside her community and help strong families thrive. On her free time, Ariana loves exploring coffee shops, going to the beach in the summer, and listening to live music.
Jasmin
Family Health Navigator
Jasmin is passionate about helping and serving others, with a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and supporting women and families through important stages of their lives. She values the opportunity to prioritize others' goals and provide meaningful support. Outside of work, Jasmin enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, traveling, and exploring new coffee shops.
Keisha
Child and Family Therapist
Keisha is passionate about working for Healthy Start because she is able to support wonderful and strong women and families. She enjoys advocating for mental wellness and prioritizing mental health, which ultimately comes back full circle for families. She loves creating memories with her family such as traveling, movie dates and random fun outdoor activities.
Alana
Operations Data Specialist
Alana is very passionate about helping people through her role in research, data science and education. She enjoys being able to create environments where children, families and larger communities are able to prosper and have happier, more successful futures. She loves taking care of house plants, painting and enjoying a good iced coffee.
The following community partners provide support and resources:
