Healthy Start supports women, children, fathers, families and communities through comprehensive community-based programming, systems coordination, advocacy, research and training. Their programming spans Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. They use a multidisciplinary team model which is inclusive of Community Health Workers, Certified Lactation Consultants and Counselors, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators, Certified Doulas, nurses, licensed mental health clinicians, researchers, Community Health Advocates and other public health practitioners who touch the entire community—galvanized in support of a vision where communities are devoid of health disparities and all babies have the opportunity to thrive.