DOH-ORANGE OFFERS CLASSES FOR MOMS AND DADS (English and Spanish)

Contact:
Kent Donahue
Kent.Donahue@flhealth.gov
407-858-1472

ORLANDO, FL – The Bellies, Babies and Beyond program of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, in partnership with the Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County, is offering a variety of classes for moms and dads in both English and Spanish.

From parenting to baby basics to childbirth, these classes are free and some are held virtually, while others are held in-person.

If you are interested, register at https://www.healthystartorange.org/ or contact the DOH-Orange Healthy Start program at 407-858-1472. For 24/7 Dad class dates and times, contact Luc Desir at 407-276-6816.

Upcoming Classes:

W.I.S.E. (Women & Infant Support Education)
January 9, 16, 24, 30 and February 6, 13 / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

E.A.M.I.
Educación y Apoyo a Mujeres e Infantes
E. A.M.I. is the Spanish speaking version of W.I.S.E.
January 25,  February 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1 / 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

Benefits of Breastfeeding
November 7 and December 5 (English) 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Microsoft Teams

November 21 and December 12 (Spanish) 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Microsoft Teams

Breastfeeding Support Group
November 8 and December 6 (English) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual - Microsoft Teams

November 22 and December 13 (Spanish) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual - Microsoft Teams

Childbirth Class
November 5 and December 3 (English)
November 19 and December 17 (Spanish)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lake Ellenor Auditorium
6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

November 1, 8, 15, 22 (English)
December 6, 13, 20, 22 (English)
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Ellenor Auditorium
6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

Safe Ride 4 Babies Car Seat Class
November 4 and December 2
9:00 a.m. (Spanish)
11:00 a.m. (English)
Location: 475 Story Rd., Ocoee, FL 34761

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