The event is scheduled for November 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Burroughs Home in Fort Myers
Every ticket. Every donation. Every baby. Brunch for Babies brings our community together to support healthier outcomes for local families. All proceeds stay in Southwest Florida, funding vital programs that help families thrive from pregnancy through early childhood.
We appreciate you taking the time to recognize an outstanding individual or organization that is making a positive impact in our Southwest Florida community.
Before proceeding to the nomination link, please take a moment to read the brief award descriptions below and determine which category best fits your nominee. Selecting the most appropriate award category helps ensure that each nominee is recognized for their unique contributions and achievements.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the nomination process, please contact: Amanda Brunson at Amanda@healthystartswfl.com.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the exceptional people and companies that make Southwest Florida a great place to live, work, and thrive!
Recognizes an organization, agency, business, or community partner that has demonstrated exceptional collaboration, support, and commitment to advancing the Healthy Start mission. This partner consistently goes above and beyond to provide resources, referrals, funding, expertise, or advocacy.
Honors a home visitor who demonstrates outstanding dedication, professionalism, and impact in serving families in Southwest Florida. This individual exceeds expectations, maintains highquality service standards, receives positive feedback from families, and helps families achieve meaningful goals.
Recognizes an individual who generously contributes time, talents, and energy to support Healthy Start and its mission. This volunteer demonstrates reliability, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serving others. A good candidate is someone who regularly volunteers at events, assists families, serves on committees, mentors participants, or provides professional expertise without expectation of recognition.
Honors a maternal or pediatric healthcare professional who has made an exceptional impact on the health and well-being of children, families, and the community. This individual demonstrates outstanding clinical care, compassion, leadership, innovation, and advocacy, consistently going above and beyond to improve health outcomes and support those they serve. Through their dedication and commitment, they inspire others and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families.
Recognizes an individual whose leadership and advocacy efforts have advanced awareness, policy, access to services, or support for children, families, and the community. This person serves as a strong voice for those in need.
Help us celebrate the bright individuals and organizations making a difference in Southwest Florida. It only takes a minute to complete your nomination.
Questions? Email Amanda@healthstartswfl.com
Every family deserves to be celebrated as they welcome their new baby. These free events provide educational materials, products for mom and baby, and connection to community resources for babies, moms and dads. Registration is required.
October 8, 2026
10:30am- 1:00pm
7469 San Carlos Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33967
A free and fun event for parents and kids age 2 months – 5 years old to receive information about your child’s development. Screenings are a series of questions and interactive play between a professional and a child to check their developmental progress. Screening topics: communication, problem-solving, personal and social, behavioral, and fine and gross motor skills. Every family who completes a screen will receive a free gift!
January 17, 2027
10:00am- 11:00am
2421 Buckingham Rd. Fort Myers, FL 33905
Free Community Group designed to guide and support you through every step of your parenting journey. Gain practical tips, expert advice, and confidence as you prepare for this exciting new chapter.
Enjoy our FREE six-class program to prepare you for your parenting journey.
1st and 3rd Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Class 1: Getting ready/what to expect The joy of pregnancy/Welcome to Parenthood
Class 2: Changes in your body Understanding your pregnancy, body and nutrition
Class 3: Mental Health + Self Care personal boundaries, communication + postpartum depression/anxiety
Class 4: Labor & Delivery + 4 Trimester th Phases and stages of labor and delivery + postpartum
Class 5: Breastfeeding + Baby Care Essentials Breastfeeding benefits and techniques + diapering, burping, diaper bag essentials
Class 6: Baby Safety + Graduation SIDS, car seat safety, water safety, etc.
Complete all 6 classes and you will receive a special prize. Limited Spots.
Must Register To register please call 239-990-6375, or send an e-mail to maria@healthystartswfl.com
9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13
5:30pm- 6:30pm
Sunshine Health Building 4901 Palm Beach Blvd. #80 Fort Myers, FL 33905
Join Healthy Start for free classes.
Learn how to help your child stay safe, learn, and grow. Classes are for pregnant moms and parenting families from birth to age 4.
Sign up for one class or all four!
Bath/Water Safety: Tuesday 9/1/26 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Safe Sleep/Car Seat Safety: Tuesday 9/15/26 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Screen Time Vs. Reading/Playtime: Tuesday 9/29/26 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Healthy Eating Habits: Tuesday 10/13/26 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Virtual
Enjoy our FREE virtual Breastfeeding Class
Second Wednesday of Every Month: Wednesday 9/9/26 9:00am-10:00am
Fourth Thursday of Every Month: Thursday 9/24/26 6:00pm-7:00pm
Second Wednesday of Every Month: Wednesday 10/14/26 9:00am-10:00am
Fourth Thursday of Every Month: Thursday 10/28/26 6:00pm-7:00pm
Must Register To register please call 239-425-6920, or send an e-mail to Antonia@healthystartswfl.com
Invite us to your next event so we can support even more babies and families in our community. We’d love to be a part of your next event or education training. Send us a message and click “Event Notification.”
Help us ensure every family has access to resources and community support from the start.
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