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Archive – 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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