Description: Offers an evidence-based long-term home visiting program that helps mothers with their first child. Due to the pandemic all visits are held online. Partners mothers with Public Health Nurses early in their pregnancy and offers two to four home visits per month that continue through her child’s second birthday. Public Health Nurses provide education to help women develop positive health behaviors during (and after) pregnancy, parenting education to support child health, development, and safety. Offer nursing assessments for early identification and monitoring of maternal and infant health status, encourages self-sufficiency by supporting parents attainment of their education and employment goals. Promotes supportive relationships among family and friends makes referrals to health and social service resources, in addition to care coordination with health and social service providers.
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