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A nurse home visiting program to work toward the improvement of:- Family economic self-sufficiency- Maternal and child health well being- Prevention of child abuse or maltreatment- Prevention of childhood injuries and reduction of emergency department visits- Reduction in a crime or domestic violence- Referrals to other community resources and supports- School readinessNOTE: Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, continuing through the child's second birthday

Public health nurses, family health mentors and nutritionists make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of family.Services offered:- Health information on pregnancy- Nutritional counseling and guidance- Child's growth and development and child rearing questions- Parenting education- Prevention of child maltreatment- Works with school teams to assist families with special needs children- After Home Care: Suggestions for appropriate exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs (breast or bottle feeding), infant growth and development, and supportive community resources?- Maternal and Child Health Program: Pregnancy care; special care for high risk pregnant women; nutritional assessment and education; prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, substance use, preparation for labor and delivery, and adjustment to new family?- Services for Children: Public health nursing home visits for children with chronic illness, handicaps and developmental delays; nutrition assessment and education; physical and developmental screening; and more

Registered Nurses provide a variety of programs to serve families. These programs include family home visiting during pregnancy and after the birth of your child, breastfeeding support, developmental screening for ones child, and more.

Program follows children ages birth - 36 months by asking parents fill out questionnaires about their child.Some children need special assistance to be healthy and learn skills such as sitting, walking, or talking.Provides opportunities for education about age-appropriate child health and development, empowering parents to compare their child's development to that of other children in his/her age group.

Home visiting service by public health nurses during pregnancy and through the first two years of life after a baby is born. Home visits are voluntary and there is no charge. Visits focus on the woman's health, the infant's health and development, parenting and caretaking role, and the family's plans for the future. The program includes:- Childbirth and breastfeeding education- Family planning information- Health screenings and linkage to community resources- Lead counseling- Mental wellbeing referrals and support- Parenting education and child developmental screenings- Supportive nurse visits- Smoking cessation information- WIC/nutrition counseling

Helps families create safe, nurturing environments for children through health screenings, education, support services, and resources that promote physical health, safety, nutrition, and development.Services include:- Blood Lead Testing: Screening services to detect lead exposure in children and adults to prevent lead poisoning.- Child Passenger Safety: Information and services related to child car seat safety and proper restraint use.- Clinic Services: Health services such as birth control options, pregnancy testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment.- Family Home Visiting: Home-based support programs for families, including developmental tracking and postpartum/newborn visits to help parents meet goals and connect with support resources.- Immunizations: Vaccination services and information for both children and adults to protect against preventable diseases.

Family SpiritHome-visiting intervention program to support young Native parents from pregnancy to 3 years postpartum. Parents gain knowledge and skills to achieve development for their preschool-age children across the domains of physical, cognitive, social-emotional, language-learning, and self-help. The Family Spirit Program consists of 63 lessons. Goals of the program:- Prepare for labor and delivery- Learn how your baby develops- Understand nutrition for you and your baby- Keep your baby safe- Strengthen family relationships- Access community resources- Achieve personal goals- Calm your baby- Help your baby be smart and happy- Use your cultural practices in parenting- Enjoy being a parentMaternal and Child HealthPrenatal Visits: Public Health Nurse will discuss normal body changes during pregnancy, nutritional needs during pregnancy, healthy choices during pregnancy, and referrals for other available services.Postpartum Visits: After delivery, a Public Health Nurse is available to discuss topics including normal body changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding support, family planning and birth control methods that are best for parent, information on infant development, weight, and measurement, parenting techniques, car seat safety, sleep safety, and referrals for other available services.Well-Child Services: Public Health Nurse is available to visit during regularly scheduled appointments. Topics covered during these visits including baby's height, weight, and development, feeding baby (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids), sleep habits, how to play with baby and activities that stimulate development, and referrals for other available services.Family Planning: Individual or group education sessions about family planning methods, good physical health before and during pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases.Breastfeeding Counseling: Public Health Nurses trained in lactation counseling offering education and support during the prenatal and postpartum period to help mothers get a good start on nursing. One-on-One Childbirth education and Family Spirit education.Parenting Education: Public Health staff will meet with parents to provide age-specific parenting education, explain developmental stages that children go through, and discuss alternative ways to discipline children.Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Provides benefits for pregnant women, infants, and children ages 1 - 4 years such as:- Breastfeeding education and support- Formula for infants for breastfeeding- Healthy foods- Nutrition education

County public health nurses visit families in homes or in offices to offer health promotion screening and health education. Visits are voluntary and tailored to the individual family's interests and needs.Nurses can offer a variety of discussions about:- Breastfeeding- Child health, growth, development, and safety- Family planning- Infant care- Nutrition- Parenting- Pregnancy health

Helps families create safe, nurturing environments for children through health screenings, education, support services, and resources that promote physical health, safety, nutrition, and development.Services include:- Blood Lead Testing: Screening services to detect lead exposure in children and adults to prevent lead poisoning.- Child Passenger Safety: Information and services related to child car seat safety and proper restraint use.- Clinic Services: Health services such as birth control options, pregnancy testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment.- Family Home Visiting: Home-based support programs for families, including developmental tracking and postpartum/newborn visits to help parents meet goals and connect with support resources.- Immunizations: Vaccination services and information for both children and adults to protect against preventable diseases.

Program follows children ages birth - 36 months by asking parents fill out questionnaires about their child.Some children need special assistance to be healthy and learn skills such as sitting, walking, or talking.Provides opportunities for education about age-appropriate child health and development, empowering parents to compare their child's development to that of other children in his/her age group.

Offers families a wide range of services and information to help families with a healthy start for their children to become self-sufficient. A public health nurse provides home visits to families needing additional education and/or support for parenting, child development, child safety, medical follow-up, community referrals, and community resource coordination.

Offers family health and child development services which may include:- Car seat safety education?- Home visits to pregnant individuals and first-time parents- Postnatal home visit

Public health nurses provide services by phone, at community sites, or at home visits with families for the following services:- Childhood safety and injury prevention- Child passenger safety seats may be available to families receiving Medical Assistance (MA)- Family and community relationships- Follow Along Program (FAP): helps parents monitor their children's development- Health and nutrition- Healthy pregnancies- Infant and child growth and development?- Positive parenting

Provides family home visiting services by public health nurses and family health staff to support families, parents, caregivers, and children.- Home visits for pregnant women to support healthy pregnancy behaviors and preparation for labor and delivery- Home visits for families with newborns and young children, including education on child growth and development, nutrition, parenting, car seat safety, and connection to community resources- Home visiting services for families experiencing parenting stress or crisis; services are supportive and educational and are provided or overseen by public health nurses; families may self-refer- Home visits for children with disabilities or special health care needs, including health education, resources, and referralsVisit frequency is based on family needs and may range from one or two visits to longer-term services (up to three years). Visits may be provided in person or virtually.

A nurse home visiting program to work toward the improvement of:- Family economic self-sufficiency- Maternal and child health well being- Prevention of child abuse or maltreatment- Prevention of childhood injuries and reduction of emergency department visits- Reduction in a crime or domestic violence- Referrals to other community resources and supports- School readinessNOTE: Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, continuing through the child's second birthday

Public health nurses, nutritionists and other professionals are available to make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit are agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of the family. Services:- After Home Care: Suggestions for exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs, and infant growth and development- Breast feeding assistance- Child's growth and development, and child rearing questions- Guidelines for parents to provide safe care and a healthy environment for their child- Health information on pregnancy and pregnancy care- Healthy Families America parenting program for first time parents who wish to improve their parenting skills- Identification of problems and early intervention activities in conjunction with families and schools to assist families with special needs children ages birth - 6- Nutritional assessment, counseling and education- Physical development screening- Prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, and substance use- Preparation of labor and delivery- Prevention of child maltreatment- Special care for high risk pregnant women- Supportive community resources

A voluntary, home-based service for prenatal and postpartum women and children birth through age five. Family Home Visiting provides social, emotional, health-related and parenting support and information to families, and links them to appropriate resources.

Provides family health services including:- Breastfeeding services- Car seat education and child passenger safety checks- Family home visiting- Follow Along Program- Postpartum support- Prenatal support

Provide care consultation and public health nursing services for pregnant women, new parents, and infants and children. Services include:- Breastfeeding support- Education regarding the health, growth, and development of newborns, infants, and children including developmental screenings- Individual instruction on correct use of child passenger safety seats (an appointment is necessary)- Infant/children's mental health (social and emotional development) information- Information and referrals to support resources for infants/children with special health needs- Information regarding pregnancy, labor, and delivery- Perinatal depression screening- Pregnancy prevention information- Self care and nutrition informationThis office also offers child passenger safety seats for eligible families.Maternal and Child Health nurses provided ongoing home visits for infants and children from birth to age 3 to support healthy development and address developmental concerns.MCH nurse can help with scheduling and arranging for transportation or language interpreters when needed.

Helps families create safe, nurturing environments for children through health screenings, education, support services, and resources that promote physical health, safety, nutrition, and development.Services include:- Blood Lead Testing: Screening services to detect lead exposure in children and adults to prevent lead poisoning.- Child Passenger Safety: Information and services related to child car seat safety and proper restraint use.- Clinic Services: Health services such as birth control options, pregnancy testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment.- Family Home Visiting: Home-based support programs for families, including developmental tracking and postpartum/newborn visits to help parents meet goals and connect with support resources.- Immunizations: Vaccination services and information for both children and adults to protect against preventable diseases.

Partners with families to promote healthy lifestyles and nurturing environments. Family health services support families with the following services:- Breastfeeding support - Child passenger safety: specialists can answer questions regarding child safety seats and check your car seats- Family Home Visiting: provides a variety of home visiting programs including prenatal, postpartum and ongoing parenting support services.- Family education and resources

Registered Nurses provide a variety of programs to serve families. These programs include family home visiting during pregnancy and after the birth of your child, breastfeeding support, developmental screening for ones child, and more.