Republished as a timely reminder.
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is inviting all parents or soon-to-be parents to attend their free annual World’s Greatest Baby Shower this month.
The baby shower which will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, is designed for parents who are expecting or for those with a child one year and younger. DOH-Marion collaborated with Healthy Start of Marion and Safe Kids of Marion County to provide parents and those expecting with the opportunity to learn about “educational and community resources,” stated DOH-Marion in a press release.
The event will be held at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center located at 1821 Northwest 21st Street in Ocala. There will be two different sessions – one from 2-4 p.m. and the other from 5-7 p.m. You do not have to pre-register to attend.
You’ll have the chance to win prizes like cribs, umbrella strollers, baby bathtubs, toys, clothing, car seats, playmats, and more.
Healthy Start
DOH-Marion also offers services to “improve birth outcomes and decrease infant mortality” through its Healthy Start program.
Healthy Start is a program that is available to pregnant women and those with children up to 3 years old as well as their families.
DOH-Marion says it is free to the families who qualify and helps provide them with education about childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting, and many other topics. Services can be provided virtual or in-home.
If you’d like to learn more information about Healthy Start, you can contact DOH-Marion at 352-644-2727, or you click here.