Prenatal & Parent Education

  • ✅ All services are completely FREE.

  • ✅ Visits occur once per week and last 30 minutes to one hour.
    ✅ As families progress, visits may transition to bi-weekly or monthly, based on their needs and schedules.

  • ✅ Primarily in your home for personalized support.
    ✅ We also offer virtual meetings or can meet at community spaces (parks, libraries, playgrounds).

  • ✅ We support families from pregnancy until their child turns five.
    ✅ The duration of services varies, as each family has unique needs.

  • ✅ At least one parent or caregiver and the child must be present at every visit.
    ✅ Other household or family members (spouse, co-parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or sibling) are welcome to join.

  • ✅ Yes! We offer a Fatherhood Achievement Program led by a male Family Support Specialist who provides guidance, support, and empowerment for fathers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For more information, contact:
Latisha Barnes
Program Manager
lbarnes@odysseyfec.org

Odyssey Family Achievement Program 

The Odyssey Family Achievement Program supports families from prenatal to age five. We are an accredited site of the Healthy Families America (HFA) model, providing evidence-based, high-quality services that strengthen parent-child relationships and promote healthy development.

How We Support Families:

✅ Bilingual Family Support Specialists serving the Norwalk community
✅ Trained in HFA & Circle of Security to enhance parent-child connections
✅ Personalized, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive support
✅ Interactive activities & strategies for emotional and cognitive growth

As one of only seven accredited HFA sites in Connecticut, we take pride in empowering families with the resources, guidance, and encouragement they need to build strong, loving relationships with their children.