Welcome to HALO for Families©, a public health organization where our ultimate goal is to provide parents and caregivers with relevant and effective high quality tools and resources to increase the confidence necessary to nurture, teach, and model healthy physical, mental, and social behaviors in our nation’s most precious commodity – children.

Take Stock In Children

On April 3, 2025, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey was elected as an Advisory Board Member to the Take Stock In Children, Clay County Board.  Take Stock in Children is managed by First Coast YMCA in Clay County Schools and provides scholarships, mentors, and hope to deserving low-income students.  Fleming Island, FL, 2025

Soul Food Festival, Inc. Women’s In History Celebration

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey was acknowledged alongside 31 other dynamic women, by the Soul Food Festival, Inc., Women’s In History Celebration, for her remarkable achievements and contributions to her community, professional field of public health, and beyond. Green Cove Springs, FL.

Clay County School Board Meeting

Sorors Vathrice Hartwell and Chanda Nicole Holsey attended the regularly scheduled Clay County School Board meeting Thursday, March 6th, at Fleming Island High School. Soror Holsey, a parent of two Clay County students, asked about the consistent issues with bus driver shortages and late pickups. In his comments section, David Broskie, Superintendent of Clay County [...]

Tweety is bringing comfort and support to sailors on the USS New Orleans

Dr. Holsey and her daughter, Savannah Holsey, executed the process of having their Jack Russell Terrier mix, Tweety, certified and registered by a nationally recognized animal organization to serve as a support dog in the Animal Visitation Program. Today, Tweety is bringing comfort and support to sailors on the USS New Orleans. {{ vc_btn: title=CLICK+HERE%3A+View+Post&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Ffeed%252Fupdate%252Furn%253Ali%253Aactivity%253A7272917037125935104%252F%7Ctarget%3A_blank [...]

Author Spotlight

Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey was honored to be featured in her newly chartered chapter's (Clay County (FL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) inaugural Arts and Letters Cultural Conversations newsletter. {{ vc_btn: title=CLICK+HERE%3A+View+Inaugural+Arts+and+Letters+Cultural+Conversation+Newsletter&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Ffeed%252Fupdate%252Furn%253Ali%253Aactivity%253A7251538328494223360%252F%7Ctarget%3A_blank }}

Walking with Wisdom: Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey on Pediatric Asthma, Public Health, and Community Impact

Passion and Purpose with Pamela, Living Life Out Loud Podcast, Passion and Purpose with Pamela, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey on Walking with Wisdom:  Pediatric Asthma, Public Health, and Community Impact {{ vc_btn: title=CLICK+HERE%3A+Passion+and+Purpose+with+Pamela&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fpodcasts.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fwalking-with-wisdom-dr-chanda-nicole-holsey-on%252Fid1715914952%253Fi%253D1000668572623%7Ctarget%3A_blank }}

American Forces Network Interview

As the SAC Chair for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Sasebo Elementary School, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey raised the issue of accident prevention with the Command. It was well received. Interviewed by MC2 McDowell where we discussed School Bus Safety. The interview was recorded for a “Radio around the Region” AFN TV product as well as [...]

Charter Member of Clay County (Florida) Alumnae Chapter

On April 26, 2024, history was made! Thirty-six distinguished women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chartered a new chapter in Clay County, FL! We will now provide needed services to our community. Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey is a charter member of Clay County (Florida) Alumnae Chapter. Thank you, RD Amaris Johnson, for approving our application and empowering [...]

Let’s Talk About It, Rheumatic Diseases in the African American Community, A Fireside Chat

Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey moderated an engaging and informative discussion entitled "Let's Talk About It, Rheumatic Diseases in the African American Community, A Fireside Chat." ! We heard from two patients, Greta and Kishinna, who are effectively managing their lupus and RA conditions, respectively; and Dr. Hackshaw, rheumatology specialist and prolific researcher, shared important information [...]

Addressing the CDC’s Alarming Infant Mortality Report

We are thrilled to share that our founder and principal, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey, co-authored an Op-Ed along with Monique LeNoir, for an organization in which she serves as an Executive Board Member, African American Wellness Project (AAWP), www.aawellnessproject.org. The piece was featured in the Washington Informer and AAWP also has a full-page spread in [...]