Healthy Families America

BVCAP’s Healthy Families America (HFA) is an evidence-based, free, and voluntary home visiting initiative designed to support new and expectant parents in Rhode Island. This long-term program pairs families with dedicated Family Support Specialists (FSS) to build strong family foundations, ensure healthy child development, and prevent child maltreatment.

Key Objectives & Benefits

The program works with families to achieve several long-term goals:

Strengthen Parenting Skills
Specialists model positive parenting behaviors and introduce fun activities to improve parent-child bonding.
Track Development
Parents receive regular developmental screenings for their children to ensure they are hitting key milestones.
Boost School Readiness
Early learning support prepares children cognitively and socially for future schooling.
Connect to Healthcare
Families get help scheduling timely immunizations, pediatric check-ups, and accessing primary medical care.
Promote Self-Sufficiency
Specialists connect families to critical local resources, including food, housing assistance, and job training.

Eligibility & Program Structure

Who Qualifies: Pregnant individuals or families with an infant under three months of age.
Service Area: The program specifically serves residents across Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Woonsocket.
Timeline: Support begins intensively with weekly home visits for the first six months. Over time, visits decrease in frequency based on the family’s specific needs and goals.
Duration: Services are highly stable and can continue for 3 to 5 years until the child enters school.If you are looking to enroll or want to learn more about how to get involved, you can contact the main BVCAP Office at 32 Goff Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, or reach out via their central phone line at (401) 723-4530.

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Main Office
32 Goff Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Mon – Fri 8:30AM – 4PM
Phone: 401-723-4520
FAX: 401-725-6550

BVCAP Food Pantry
210 West Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Mon – Fri 9AM – 3PM (appointments encouraged)
Phone: 401-475-5071

The Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP) is a non-profit agency and a member of the nation-wide network of Community Action Programs. Our mission is to assist low-moderate income people and empower them to become self-reliant, responsible citizens. Our programs are funded through federal, state and local grants.

Each year BVCAP serves over 12,000 families living in Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln and Woonsocket. Our staff of over fifty people reflects the ethnic diversity of our community, enabling us to be sensitive to our clients’ culture and language, and to provide them with the best possible support.

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