Nurse-Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership: Changing the lives of vulnerable first-time mothers and babies though intensive home visiting by registered nurses.
NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
What is the Nurse-Family Partnership Program? NFP changes the lives of vulnerable first-time mothers through intensive home visiting by registered nurses. Over 30 years of rigorous research has demonstrated several critical outcomes: • Healthier pregnancies • Improved child health and development, and • Increased self-sufficiency in the mothers
The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program changes the lives of vulnerable first-time mothers and babies though intensive home visiting by registered nurses.
How is the service provided? Home visits begin during pregnancy and continue until the baby’s second birthday. Home visits include education and support on pregnancy, health, parenting, and child development.
Who provides the service? Registered Nurses, who are specially-trained in the NFP Model, provide home visits. Bilingual/Spanish services are also available.
Who should be referred? First-time, low-income mothers who are early in their pregnancies (ideally by 16 weeks; services must be initiated before the 28th week of pregnancy.)
Who can refer? Healthcare providers, schools and social service agencies. Pregnant women may also refer themselves.
What happens after a referral is made? Referrals are screened to determine the home visiting program most appropriate for the client’s needs. If referrals meet the criteria for NFP, then a nurse will contact the client to discuss the program and initiate services. If the client does not meet the criteria for NFP, a referral will be made to other home visiting services. The NFP program is working collaboratively with other home visiting programs to ensure that vulnerable families get the services they need.
As this program is grant-funded, all services are FREE.
NFPnewcastlereferrals@cffde.org
Kent & Sussex Counties Tanika Isler (302) 604-6301 (Office) (855) 835-5205 (Fax) NFPkentsussexreferrals@cffde.org
The Nurse-Family Partnership program is primarily funded by U.S. Department of Health and Social Services, Children’s Bureau, and the Administration for Children and Families’ “Supporting EBHV Grant.”
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New Castle County Shannon Woodloe (302) 479-1657 (Office) (855) 835-5205 (Fax)
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91 Wolf Creek Blvd. 410 S. Bedford Street Dover, DE 19901 Georgetown, DE 19947
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