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Healthy Families America

Healthy Families America

Healthy Families America with Waypoint is a voluntary program that provides free parenting support in New Hampshire to pregnant and newly parenting families. This nationally recognized program supports you as a first-time parent during pregnancy and through your child’s first three years.

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Through Healthy Families America, you’ll be matched with a Family Support Specialist who can visit you at home or meet you wherever feels comfortable. Together, you’ll talk through your questions, connect to resources, and build confidence in your parenting journey. 

Why Families Love This Program 

  • Free and voluntary — no cost, no pressure. 
  • Local support — available to families in Merrimack, Hillsborough, and Rockingham Counties, New Hampshire. 
  • Trusted guidance — Our trained family support specialists are here for all of it.   
  • Convenient – Your family support specialist can visit you in your family home or another location of your choice.  
  • No judgment — just real support from people who care.  

Waypoint’s got you! Contact us to learn more or get signed up. 

Eligibility

Pregnant or newly parenting families

Fee

None

Region Served

Merrimack, Hillsborough, and Rockingham Counties

Contact

Carolyn George
(603) 518-4390
hvreferrals@waypointnh.org

Referral Needed?

No – Parents who are interested can reach out to the above contact for more info or to enroll.

Services

We’re here for the big and small moments of parenting—whether you’re getting ready for your baby’s arrival, wondering how to get your toddler to sleep, or looking for local playgroups. 

During pregnancy, we can help with: 

  • Prenatal health and nutrition 
  • Preparing for your baby’s arrival 
  • Quitting smoking and making healthy choices 
  • Family planning and safe pregnancy resources 
  • Connections to local programs and supports 

With your baby or toddler, we can help with: 

  • Postpartum care and recovery 
  • Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding guidance 
  • Baby sleep and toddler potty training tips 
  • Infant and toddler health and development 
  • Support with postpartum depression and maternal mental health 
  • Building strong parent–child bonds 
  • Finding playgroups, housing help, food support, and more 

 

Resources

News

How Waypoint Created an Outdoor Classroom to Meet Community Needs

“Nature is such a connective force,” Heather shares. “Those moments you can’t plan; we want to be able to offer them to our families and our community." 

Play, Progress, & Possibilities

A family supported through Waypoint's Early Supports and Services program.

Accessible Virtual Parenting Classes in 2025

We’re thrilled to continue to offer free, virtual parenting classes in 2025, making it easier than ever for parents and caregivers to access valuable resources. All are welcome.

Four Years In: How CBVS Is Changing the Landscape of Prevention in Child Welfare 

A groundbreaking program that started with 270 families now serves nearly 600 annually—and it's reshaping how New Hampshire thinks about child welfare.

Forms & Documents

Healthy Families New Hampshire
HV Referral Form
Referral Form Spanish
Healthy Families America
(603) 518-4390
hvreferrals@waypointnh.org

Regional Offices

Waypoint has several regional offices throughout New Hampshire. Below are the locations of these offices. If you are looking for specific program contact information, please visit the Programs Overview page or the Get Help page.

Agency Headquarters

Manchester
464 Chestnut St.
Manchester, NH 03105
603.518.4000 | 1.800.640.6486
Fax: 603.668.6260
P.O. Box 448

Concord Family Resource Center
27 Burns Ave.
Concord, NH 03301

Concord Office 
4 Barrell Ct. 
Concord, NH 03301

Dover
35 Third St.
Dover, NH 03820
603.742.5662

Monadnock
20 Central Sq., Suite #210
Keene, NH 03431
603.357.8772 

Upper Valley
85 Mechanic St., Suite B2-6
Lebanon, NH 03766
603.298.8237

Nashua
60 Main St., Suite 240
Nashua, NH 03060
603.889.7189

Waypoint at the Richie McFarland Center
11 Sandy Point Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
603.518.4002
Fax: 603.668.6260

Tri-City Region
3 Wallace St.
Rochester, NH 03867
603.518.4020

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