Healthy Beginnings receives $20,000 from United Way
Healthy Beginnings, the Central Oregon nonprofit that has been providing free comprehensive health and development assessments for children from 0-5 for 23 years, has received $20,000 from the United Way of Deschutes County’s 2018-19 Community Impact Partner Grant.
“United Way’s continued support of Healthy Beginnings is critical for our service to remain free to all children in Central Oregon. This particular investment will allow us to expand and strengthen our program through our new Rural Advocate Program that is launching in Prineville, Madras, Sisters and La Pine,” said Diane Murray-Fleck, Executive Director of Healthy Beginnings.
About Healthy Beginnings
For nearly 23 years, Healthy Beginnings has provided Central Oregon families with accessible, free health and developmental assessments for children from birth to five years old. The organization also provides referrals to appropriate community agencies, follow-up services, information and support.
The purpose of this program is to provide accessible, preventative assessments to confirm the well-being of children and/or to identify and refer concerns in the areas of health, development, and behavior. Since its inception, Healthy Beginnings has provided these services at no cost to families, and currently offers assessment clinics throughout Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.
For more information about Healthy Beginnings, or to schedule an assessment, please visit myhb.org . Healthy Beginnings is a 21 Cares for Kids partner.
