Healthy Families Program Closes in Putnam | Gainesville News

After 26 years of vital support for expectant and new mothers, Putnam County’s Healthy Families Program is shutting down at the end of this month due to statewide funding cuts. Families are now being redirected to the Connect-Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition in Jacksonville to continue receiving essential services, as local officials work to ensure a smooth transition amid growing concerns about the fragility of community health programs facing budgetary pressures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wcjb.com/2026/09/16/healthy-families-program-putnam-county-close-after-26-years/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34b8ab6a7f8f7182 Report issues to [email protected].