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Healthy Start

Comprehensive support for mothers, fathers, children and families throughout family planning, pregnancy and postpartum.

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A healthy pregnancy benefits the entire family. By actively participating in your partner's prenatal care, you strengthen your bond, support her well-being, and prepare for the joys of parenthood. UniteWI provides the resources and guidance you need to embark on this exciting journey together.

The program ensures clients access consistent medical care, health education, and community-based support to improve health outcomes for mothers and children.

HRSA Maternal & Child Health

Our Healthy Start services include

  • Before pregnancy

    Family planning, screenings for chronic conditions, well-woman care, and assistance with insurance enrollment.

  • During pregnancy

    Prenatal care, nutrition counseling, childbirth education, smoking cessation support, and partner engagement.

  • After pregnancy

    Postpartum care, breastfeeding assistance, safe sleep education, mental health screenings, well-baby care, parenting support, and home visits by community health workers.

  • Wellness support

    Providing clients with resources, in-person guidance, mental wellness, housing and employment navigation, and other supportive needs.

What can you expect during each trimester?

Learn what's happening, and how to approach it as a team.

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Fatherhood engagement programs

UniteWI emphasizes the critical role of fathers in family health and well-being. The Healthy Start program supports fathers by:

  • Encouraging active partner involvement during pregnancy.
  • Providing education on parenting and co-parenting.
  • Offering resources to help fathers navigate challenges like employment and housing.
  • Ensuring that fathers are supported in creating a nurturing environment for their families.
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Let's walk you through how we help

  1. 1

    Get connected

    Connect with us directly or get a referral.

  2. 2

    Identify your needs

    Our Community Health Workers assess your needs – health, housing, and more.

  3. 3

    Help build a plan

    Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to address your specific needs.

  4. 4

    Connect you to resources

    We’ll help you find the support you need, from doctors to housing assistance.

  5. 5

    Support you along the way

    Ongoing support, check-ins, and education are part of our commitment.

Healthy Start referrals

Partners with a Healthy Start referral: please call us at 414-435-0506 and we'll take the referral over the phone. Please don't send a client's personal or health details through this website.

All hands on deck

In need of support? We’re here to help.

Call us at 414-435-0506 (Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm) or send us a message, and a community health worker will help you take the next step.

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