Serving Clark and Cowlitz County Families
Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) is an evidence-based, community health program that serves low-income, pregnant parents. Each pregnant parent is partnered with a registered nurse and receives ongoing nurse home visits until child turns 2 years of age. It is a life-transforming partnership, for the parent and child.
If you are pregnant, Nurse-Family Partnership can help you:
- Have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
- Build a strong support network.
- Make a safe home for your baby to live and play.
- Find ways to help you reach goals important to you and your family.
The nurse’s expertise will help guide you through the emotional, social and physical challenges as you prepare for a healthy birth. Prenatal support is continued after delivery, teaching parenting and life skills that foster positive growth for both parent and child.
A personal, registered nurse will visit every week or two, during pregnancy and until your baby is 2 years old. You and your nurse will decide the exact schedule. Being client-centered, your nurse is constantly adapting to the visits and materials to make them relevant and valued by you as the parent.
“What really made the difference for me was that my nurse didn’t tell me to do something, she showed me how to do it the right way.” “Rebecca” 17-year-old mom.
To Make a Referral
If you or someone you know would like to be connected to this supportive program, call 564.397.8440 or fill out the form linked below and fax or mail it back to us.
Resource Links
Sea Mar Community Center -- Maternity Support Services/Infant Case Management Programs
Child passenger safety -- City of Vancouver
Car Seat Safety -- Safe Kids Program
InfantSEE -- Vision Testing for Infants
Postpartum Depression Help
Safe to Sleep Awareness
Childcare Resources & Referral Network in WA State