Current Needs for Brehon's Families:
- Diapers of all sizes and "wipes"
- Maternity clothing
- Infant clothing
- Washcloths, towels & other linens
- Toothbrushes & tooth paste
- Baby crib sheets & blankets
- Household items (e.g., dishes, pots & pans)
- Toiletries (shampoo, soap, feminine products)
- Canned goods and non-perishable food items
- Children's books
Welcome to Brehon InstituteHelping at risk families become healthier and more self sufficientUpcoming Events: 
The people of ancient Ireland felt it was a privilege to offer a roof, sustenance, warmth and welcome to travelers. The Brehon Laws stated that citizens should "offer hospitality to anyone who happened upon their dwelling place." So it is at Brehon, located in the Big Bend region of Florida, where families, regardless of circumstances, are always welcomed and nurtured. Established in 1978, Brehon's mission is to improve the lives of children and their families by providing services that promote healthy babies and prevent child abuse and neglect. Since 1992 Brehon has welcomed over 300 homeless, pregnant women and children to Brehon House. Here they can complete their education, receive job training, and learn to care for themselves and their children. In 1999 we began offering the Healthy Families Gadsden program that serves 150 families annually; and in 2001 Brehon began offering the Healthy Families Leon program that serves 92 families each year. Project S.A.F.E. (Support and Family Education) is provided in Madison and Taylor counties to 70 families yearly. All services are voluntary and are provided at no cost to the families. Every $1 spent on prenatal care saves $3 in short-term hospital costs. Prevention of a single low birthweight infant saves between $14,000 and $30,000 in associated health care costs. Brehon Institute for Family Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children throughout the Florida Panhandle. Presently, four counties are being served: Leon, Gadsden, Madison and Taylor. 
Our Board of Directors 2008-2009
We are committed to assuring children get a healthy beginning and that their parents have the resources they need to help them be the best parents they can be.
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