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The resource every new Bullitt County parent should have bookmarked

From making your home safer for your baby to healthy growth and development, the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program provides families with a wealth of knowledge.

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Let HANDS support you through your pregnancy and your child’s early years.

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Did you know? National Parents’ Day is this Sunday, July 28.

Becoming a parent can be stressful — fortunately for Bullitt County residents, there’s a resource available for you and your new bundle of joy. Enter: The HANDS program.

What’s the goal?

HANDS is a free, voluntary, once-weekly home visitation program for new (and expectant) parents.

The process begins with a designated HANDS visitor discussing topics like pregnancy, developmental milestones, and home safety with you — from the comfort of your living room.

Families then receive tailored resources and home visitation to help support:

  • Healthy pregnancies and birth
  • Healthy child growth and development
  • Safe, healthy homes
  • Self-sufficient families

Pro tip: Follow along on Instagram for helpful hints (think: sun safety + seasonal activities).

Who can join?

Not a new parent quite yet? Enrollment is available during pregnancy or before your child turns three months old.

Consider this a friendly reminder to plan ahead — and thank us later. This program lends you a hand

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