First 1000 Days

Florida initiative convening dozens of organizations and leaders surrounding efforts to improve the first 1000 days of a child's life, from pregnancy to age 3.

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

@HealthyFla We advocate safe feeding for all babies and with our @FSU_CPEIP partners, also educate that formula reconstituted with fluoridated water can lead to excessive fluoride intake.

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

Our multi-agency panel "Centering Maternal Mental Health Across the First 1000 Days" was an eye-opening frank discussion of challenges and possibilities in Florida thanks to @FSU_CPEIP Dr. Richey, @FLHospitalAssn Mary Mayhew, @_FACHC Dr. Rider, @NEFhealthystart Faye Johonson

[Florida Department of Health @HealthyFla]

The Florida Department of Health is proud to support the Healthy Florida First initiative to expose toxins in our food. Today, alongside Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo shared the results of infant formula testing performed to protect our most vulnerable population. We remain committed to holding companies accountable to prioritize the health and safety of Floridians.

Early nutrition plays a critical role in growth and development. Understanding what is present in infant formula supports informed decision-making for parents and caregivers.

Learn more about the Healthy Florida First Initiative and ongoing public health review efforts here 🔗 https://t.co/ZSudFDYtX9

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

The people have spoken! Among our 150+ attendees, researchers, and presenters, the 2026 First 1000 Days Florida Showcase People's Choice Award winner is @ChildCounselPBC "A Decade of Fighting ACEs in Palm Beach County". Congratulations! @FSU_CPEIP @FLMomsMatter

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

We are thrilled to present Dr. Chelsea Arnold with First 1000 Days Suncoast with the 2026 Carol Brady Trailblazer Award! @FSU_CPEIP @FLMomsMatter for your unparalleled leadership in Florida! https://t.co/tLeZMO1onb

[Prevent Child Abuse Florida @PCAFlorida]

Executive Director Chesley Richardson and Programs Coordinator Keller Stout presented a research poster highlighting Florida’s implementation of the Period of PURPLE Crying® at @First1000DaysFL's recent conference.

Visit https://t.co/IUOAayqgby for more.

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

Countdown to the 2025 FSU Home Visiting Training Institute! - https://t.co/5coZw6XooH

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

Get tech ready for the FSU Summer Home Visiting Institute! - https://t.co/eHd8oVok3A

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

Countdown to the FSU Summer Home Visiting Institute! - https://t.co/WPDnsv0DT4

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

Countdown to the Summer Home Visiting Institute! - https://t.co/NH7VRsRXsg

[Lauren Book @LeaderBookFL]

The Governor just signed our legislation to end period poverty in FL schools! Schools already provide necessary sanitary equipment in bathrooms like toilet paper, soap, & paper towels. Now, bc of our years-long fight, menstrual hygiene products will be no different. A period should end a sentence, not an education — yet 1 in 4 girls report missing school bc they don’t have access to basic health & hygiene products. This is a major win for FL students!

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

@LeaderBookFL Great idea! 1 year of paid maternal leave would definitely help with that!

[Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy @FSU_CPEIP]

@FSU Home Visiting Training Institute Summer Event June 26-30! https://t.co/BdC8wGQyUL
Meet the presenters! Dr. Mimi Graham, Center director will be presenting sessions on #infantmentalhealth #traumainformed #selfesteem #homevisiting #EarlyChildhood #Orlando Register #EarlyBird

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

Neonatal screening bill becomes law, will test newborns for CMV https://t.co/pQBzd2xJwv via @TheCapitolist thank you @LeaderBookFL @TinaPolsky #first1000days

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

Florida ranks 27th for the health of women and children. Let's keep this in mind for 2023 legislative session @FLSenateGOP @FLSenateDems

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

@LeaderBookFL @ShevrinJones Happy birthday @LeaderBookFL thank you for all you do!

[Count the Kicks @CounttheKicksUS]

As we shine the light on #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth, we recognize that preventable stillbirth is an issue that affects Black, Indigenous, and Latinx families disproportionately in the United States. -1

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

Toolkit available in 7 languages https://t.co/y554pa2N6A @DC_AMCHP

[First 1000 Days @First1000DaysFL]

As #PHE Medicaid users potentially start to lose coverage, remember that #FLMedicaid is expanded for #maternalhealth for 12 months #postpartum. #interconceptioncare #maternalmentalhealth #infanthealth #maternalmortality

[Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy @FSU_CPEIP]

#WBW2022 is focused on strengthening the capacity to protect, promote and support breastfeeding- educate parents, providers, policy makers. We train providers to to empower parents! #homevisiting #earlychildhood #doulas #nurses #maternalhealth #infanthealth