The Center for Healthy Families

The Center for Healthy Families Our purpose is to break the cycle of disadvantage that teen childbearing perpetuates through a holistic, coordinated system of community support.

Our vision is to be a catalyst for systemic change in the lives of teen parents and their children by not only what we do, but how we do it. For us, the means is as important as the end result. Breaking the cycle of disadvantage that teen childbearing perpetuates through a holistic, coordinated community system of support sums up the end result, and the means by which we plan to achieve it. Our pr

omise is to build bridges to brighter futures for parenting teens and their children. Creating a model of support that can be replicated in other communities is part of our vision.

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08/30/2026

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⚠️ EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY FOR OUR AREA ⚠️The heat index will reach 105°F tomorrow and Wednesday, and stay dangerously hig...
06/30/2026

⚠️ EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY FOR OUR AREA ⚠️

The heat index will reach 105°F tomorrow and Wednesday, and stay dangerously high through at least Friday. With little overnight relief, our bodies won’t get the break they need to cool down — this puts older adults, pregnant individuals, infants/children, and anyone with chronic health conditions especially at risk.

🧊 Stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible. Check on neighbors and family who may need help staying cool.

📍 Where to cool off:
• Columbus Metropolitan Library branches – open regular hours starting tomorrow through Friday (closed Fri at 6PM for fireworks, closed this weekend)

• Columbus Recreation & Parks cooling centers open starting July 2 at Dodge, Driving Park, Glenwood, Linden & Marion Franklin Community Centers — plus extended pool/sprayground hours

• City of Columbus cooling center finder: columbus.gov

🚌 COTA fares are suspended June 30–July 2, making it easier to get to a cool space.

⚡ Energy demand is expected to be the highest since 2006 — PJM has issued a Hot Weather Alert through July 3rd. No action needed from residents yet, but stay tuned.

📋 For more on staying safe in extreme heat, check out resources from and , and Heat.gov.

Stay safe, Columbus. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more. 💛

Happy Juneteenth, from the Center for Healthy Families! We hope you experienced rest, joy, belonging, and community. May...
06/20/2026

Happy Juneteenth, from the Center for Healthy Families! We hope you experienced rest, joy, belonging, and community.

May we all remember the sacrifices that were made and continue to be made to pave a way for a bright and equitable future for us all.

We are excited to celebrate our President & CEO, Toshia Safford, alongside an outstanding group of leaders and changemak...
05/28/2026

We are excited to celebrate our President & CEO, Toshia Safford, alongside an outstanding group of leaders and changemakers at the 2026 Jewel Awards on June 6! Join us! Tickets and additional information are available at www.jewelawards.info.

The AmeriCorps VISTA Resource Development Member will support The Center for Healthy Families in building sustainable sy...
05/07/2026

The AmeriCorps VISTA Resource Development Member will support The Center for Healthy Families in building sustainable systems that expand services for low-income families. This role focuses on partnership development, donor and volunteer engagement infrastructure, and strategic communications to increase community impact. Visit https://www.centerforhealthyfamilies.org/careers to learn more.

04/30/2026

Although it is the last day of April, the awareness efforts must go on. What a month it has been. 500+ pinwheels. Buildings lit blue. Commission Meetings. Proclamations signed. Wear Blue Day. Blue Sunday. And a community that showed up, every single day. Thank you, Columbus. 💙 Thank you to our partners Franklin County Children Services and the many volunteers! Stay engaged with us about this very important initiative and others. THANK YOU!

Before April ends, here is what you can do year-round to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention. Volunteer, Donate, l...
04/29/2026

Before April ends, here is what you can do year-round to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention. Volunteer, Donate, learn the signs, and speak up. Support families. Child abuse prevention does not stay in April. This work is happening everyday. 💙

Pictured:
Solidarity Walk
Community Volunteers
D9 Organizations
Davis Family
Toshia Safford, The Center for Healthy Families President & CEO with staff
The Blue pinwheel display💙

Thank you to our partners for another amazing year of service for this important cause!

As we celebrate National Home Visitor Week, we shine a light on some of the key aspects of being a Home Visitor. This wo...
04/22/2026

As we celebrate National Home Visitor Week, we shine a light on some of the key aspects of being a Home Visitor. This work is not simple or easy, but it can be fulfilling and it is certainly impactful! Thank you to every Home Visitor making a difference. 🧡

Reflecting on the Franklin County Children Services breakfast - Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention 💙The Spoken ...
04/22/2026

Reflecting on the Franklin County Children Services breakfast - Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention 💙

The Spoken Word piece recited by Elias Jones Burk, What's Going On, was timely and well-delivered.

Let this be a reminder that the youth are advocates as well. Our youth care about issues that affect them and the world around them. It is our job to give them opportunities to be seen, heard, and valued, as not only a member of society but a voice in the important conversations that we have.

It's National Home Visiting Week!We celebrate and recognize home visitors and the positive impact they make on maternal ...
04/20/2026

It's National Home Visiting Week!

We celebrate and recognize home visitors and the positive impact they make on maternal and child health outcomes. Home visiting connects pregnant and parenting families with young children to trained family support professionals who provide customized coaching and guidance through pregnancy and the early stages of a child’s development. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based models. Home visiting supports healthy birth outcomes, increases family self-sufficiency, and helps children enter school fully prepared to succeed.

Home visiting programs are offered in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In 2025, more than 284,000 families engaged in home visiting services in the U.S.

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500 S Front Street, Ste 930
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16148844200

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