Family Connects helps new parents find needed community resources

Bringing a baby home is a special time for moms and dads, but that doesn’t mean it comes without challenges. Moms are dealing with changing hormones after giving birth. They can feel isolated, especially if they don’t have support systems in place. And some new moms suffer from postpartum depression. Dads are also adjusting to changes that come with having a baby.

One program in Springfield is working to make sure young families have what they need to thrive.

Family Connects is offered by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department…

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