Schedule a survey to get your FREE gift card and baby items!

HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) is a free, voluntary home visiting program that supports families during pregnancy and early childhood. We provide guidance, education, and support to help children grow and families thrive. 

You may qualify for HANDS if you are pregnant or have a child less than 90 days old.
You do not have to be low-income or meet strict requirements. If you want extra support, and you are pregnant or less than 90 days postpartum, you may qualify. 

No. Every parent can benefit from support.
HANDS is designed for any family that wants to learn, prepare, and feel more confident in raising a child. 

We work one-on-one with families to:

• Share parenting tips and techniques 
• Support child development and milestones 
• Provide pregnancy and newborn education 
• Help with sleep, feeding, routines, and behavior 
• Connect families to local resources and services

HANDS visits are voluntary, flexible, and based on your comfort level.
We work with you, not over you. Visits are relaxed, supportive, and focused on helping your family. It is a home-based program, so home visits are required (special circumstances may apply).

Yes. HANDS is completely free to families. We are reimbursed through a variety of funding streams. You will never receive a bill or statement.

Yes. Your privacy is respected. Information is kept confidential in accordance with public health guidelines. 

Families often report:

• Feeling more confident as parents 
• Better understanding of their child’s needs and development 
• Stronger connection to community resources 
• Less stress with stress management techniques

Every family wants the best for their child.
HANDS provides support, knowledge, and encouragement so you don’t have to figure everything out alone.

Contact the Lewis County Health Department to enroll or learn more about HANDS. We’ll walk you through the next step by scheduling a survey. Each survey participant will receive free baby items and a gift card, no commitment required.