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Every Family Deserves A Strong Start With WINNING START WINNEBAGO

Starting in July, welcoming all newborns and connecting families with personalized community resources


WINNEBAGO COUNTY – On May 12, 2025, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) joined with Alignment Rockford and community partners to launch Winning Start Winnebago, a new community-wide initiative that provides free home visiting services and resources to support healthy pregnancies, child development, and family bonding, giving every baby in Winnebago County a WINNING START.

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WInning Start Winnebago

Before, during, and after giving birth, your care continues. Our community cares for all families welcoming home a newborn. Whether this is your first child