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About the work of NVFS. Healthy Families Alexandria

A project of NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICE

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Your support helps Healthy Families Alexandria to serve more new families, ensuring nurturing environments for children in our community.

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  • Since 1993, HFA has provided home visiting services to new Alexandria parents.
  • HFA nurtures healthy family functioning as a way to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote healthy outcomes.
  • HFA is an evidence-based program with outstanding results. In FY2011, 243 families received services.
  • 93% of prenatal HFA enrollees delivered babies weighing at least 2500 grams.
  • 99% of HFA children had a primary health care provider.
  • 97% of HFA children were up-to-date on immunizations.
  • 99% of HFA mothers had an interval of at least 24 months between subsequent births.
  • 97% of HFA children met age appropriate developmental milestones.
  • 100% of HFA children with suspected developmental delays were referred to early intervention services.
  • 99% of HFA families had no substantiated cases of child abuse or neglect.
  • HFA’s dedicated staff makes it all happen, supported by an active advisory board of Alexandria community members.
  • Alexandria Mayor William Euille and members of the City Council are strong supporters of Healthy Families Alexandria.
  • HFA works in close partnership with many city and private agencies to provide a safety net for Alexandria families.
  • HFA thanks the City of Alexandria, the Commonwealth of Virginia, private foundations, and all donors for their support.
  • HFA thrives because of Commonwealth and City support; but HFA excels because of private commitment.
  • Healthy Families Alexandria thanks you for your support!
  • The children thank you!

Healthy Families Alexandria, a program of Northern Virginia Family Service, provides voluntary home-visiting services to vulnerable first-time parents residing in City of Alexandria. Established in 1993, the program is affiliated with Healthy Families America, an initiative of Prevent Child Abuse America, and is an active member of the 33-site Healthy Families Virginia network. For more information about this program, please visit www.nvfs.org/hfalexandria

Updates and Donor Comments

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  1. Dane F SmithDane F Smith 05/02/2012 at 10:18 PM ET
    You do wonderful work! Congratulations on the powerful impact you are having on so many families in Alexandria.
  2. Lauren GarciaLauren Garcia 05/02/2012 at 09:32 PM ET
    Thank you volunteers and staff of HFA
  3. Claudia NiemtzoffClaudia Niemtzoff 05/02/2012 at 06:54 PM ET
    It's a pleasure to be working all these years with this great organization. Keep going !
  4. Jane KnopsJane Knops 05/02/2012 at 06:43 PM ET
    Healthy Families Alexandria is such a wonderful resource and support for parents with babies and toddlers. Our City is so lucky to have HFA working so hard on the front lines every day.
  5. Carolyn GriffinCarolyn Griffin 05/02/2012 at 04:19 PM ET
    A wonderful organization that MetroStage to proud to work with
  6. Susan KellomSusan Kellom 05/02/2012 at 01:28 PM ET
    Alexandria is so fortunate to have Healthy Families.
  7. Joy SinghJoy Singh 05/02/2012 at 01:18 PM ET
    This organization does wonderful work for families in Alexandria.
  8. Tina FontaineTina Fontaine 05/02/2012 at 12:57 PM ET
    Healthy Families changed my life :)
  9. Claudia WallerClaudia Waller 05/02/2012 at 10:54 AM ET
    Healthy Families ensures the well being of many Alexandria children
  10. Rob KrupickaRob Krupicka 05/02/2012 at 10:45 AM ET
    Healthy Families has a major impact on the future success of Alexandria families.
  11. Ann McNerneyAnn McNerney 05/02/2012 at 10:23 AM ET
    Thanks so much to the dedicated staff and advisory board who work so hard for Healthy Families Alexandria. You are truly changing lives for the better!
  12. Maryann HirschMaryann Hirsch 05/02/2012 at 10:14 AM ET
    Healthy Families Alexandria has such a positive impact on the community. It is truly life changing for many families.
  13. Karen J AllenKaren J Allen 05/02/2012 at 10:11 AM ET
    Healthy Families Alexandria staff make a real difference in the lives of hundreds of Alexandrians!
  14. Courtney KissellCourtney Kissell 05/02/2012 at 09:57 AM ET
    Great organization doing great work in our community!
  15. Amy DrummondAmy Drummond 05/02/2012 at 09:48 AM ET
    Thanks for everything you do for the community!
  16. Melissa FeldMelissa Feld 05/02/2012 at 09:46 AM ET
    What a great program. Keep up the good work!
  17. John M OdenwelderJohn M Odenwelder 05/02/2012 at 08:35 AM ET
    Great team. Great leader. Go Healthy Families, go!
  18. Rodger DigilioRodger Digilio 05/02/2012 at 08:17 AM ET
    Keep up the great work in the Alexandria community!
  19. Peggy Morrison-CurtisPeggy Morrison-Curtis 05/01/2012 at 06:06 AM ET
    Thanks you for everything you do for Alexandria's children
  20. Janet J von SternbergJanet J von Sternberg 04/27/2012 at 07:13 PM ET
    I hope everyone understand how important very ealry childhood development is, especially for vulnerable children. Healthy Families helps families give children a solid start in life
  21. Fatima AhmadFatima Ahmad 04/07/2012 at 02:04 PM ET
    Keep up the great work! :)
  22. Nanci PedullaNanci Pedulla 12/28/2011 at 03:37 PM ET
    Healthy Families Alexandria provides vital services to new parents in need of extra support.

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    We provide: Health Access, Safe & Stable Housing, Emergency Services, Child & Family Enrichment and Workforce Development.

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