About Healthy Families
Our Mission
Healthy Families Shenandoah County & Page County empowers families by connecting them to community resources and offering in-home services. All services are voluntary and free to residents of Shenandoah County and Page County. We provide consistent and ongoing support so that parents and other caretakers can give children a safe, healthy start in life. At Healthy Families, we believe every caretaker wants to do their best, and raising kids is the hardest, most important job anyone can have. Through collaboration with other community groups and agencies, Healthy Families identifies resources to meet families' needs on an individual, case-by-case basis.
Our Story
Page County​
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Since 2001, Healthy Families has offered services and support to families in Page County. Over 150 families have participated in Healthy Families home-visiting services since that time.
Shenandoah County
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Since 1999, Healthy Families has offered services and support to families in Shenandoah County. Nearly 350 families have participated in Healthy Families home-visiting services.
Who We Serve
Families are typically referred prenatally or at the time of the baby's delivery. While we offer services up to the child's fifth birthday once enrolled, our services can only be initiated between pregnancy and two years of age. Families of all different cultures, backgrounds, situations, and sizes are welcome.
Both Healthy Families sites are a program of
The Institute for Innovative Health and Human Services
at James Madison University
Linda Plitt Donaldson Director of the Institute
Jolynne Bartley, IIHHS Children and Youth Services

"It takes a village to raise a child. At Healthy Families, we are a part of your village; here to support you through the ups and downs or parenthood."
- Brittany Silvestri
Shenandoah County Supervisor
Friends and Supporters of Healthy Families
Shenandoah County
Advisory Board Members
Rev. Lance Braun, Chairman
John Ayers, Vice Chair
Lin Manuel. Secretary
Amanda Judd, Treasurer
Jean Martin
Kelly Bober
Kelly Newcomb
Page County
Advisory Board Members
Rev. Lance Braun, Chairman
Lin Manuel, Vice Chair
Jackie Funkhouser, Secretary
Amanda Judd, Treasurer
John Ayers
Rachel Taylor
Kelly Storey
Beth Fadely
Alex Boudreau
Organizations Offering
Ongoing Support
Virginia Department of Social Services
Healthy Families Initiative
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley
United Way of Page County
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Shenandoah Community Foundation