Nurse-Family Partnership

Birth Control. Because You Have Other Plans.

Improving the Lives of Babies and Mothers

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a voluntary program for Houston County women who are expecting their first baby. The program is available at no cost to first-time mothers that are less than 28 weeks pregnant, meet the program’s income requirements and are residents of Houston County. NFP uses an evidence-based home visiting model which arranges for home visits from registered nurses to families enrolled in the program. The program has been associated with improvements in maternal health, child health and economic security.

Our Mission

To improve pregnancy outcomes – we want a healthy mom and a healthy baby.
To improve child health and development – when the child is born we want that child to develop physically and developmentally like they should
To improve economic self sufficiency – which means we want you to be in better position to care for you and your baby financially.

How much does this program cost?

Nurse-Family Partnership is FREE to all eligible women. Women looking to join the Nurse-Family Partnership program must be:

First-time expecting mothers
Less than 28 weeks pregnant
Meet income requirements
A resident of Houston County

How often will a nurse visit you?

First four visits: Weekly
During pregnancy: Bi-Weekly
Birth to six weeks old: Weekly
Seven weeks to 21 months old: Bi-weekly
22 months to 24 months: Monthly

How do I refer myself or someone I know?

Contact our office at 478-218-0142.

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