A safe pregnancy and a good start for the new baby begin well before birth. Nurse-Family Partnership prepares mothers-to-be for this exciting and frightening time.

In this program, a registered nurse visits the soon to be mom to talk about what to expect during pregnancy, delivery and the first few months of the newborn’s life. The goal of the program is not only to teach women about pregnancy and child care, but to let them know where to turn for additional help—such as prenatal care.

Nurse-Family Partnership nurses also strive to help moms become more self-reliant and encourage them to achieve personal goals such as more education.

If you would like to sign up for Nurse-Family Partnership, ask The Guilford County Health Department, YWCA or Office of Juvenile Justice to refer you.

Another part of Nurse-Family Partnership is Fathers Strengthening Families. This program helps biological fathers become more involved with their children. We know that single parents aren’t always going to be a part of each other’s lives, but they will always be a parent of their child. A male outreach coordinator meets with the father on a regular basis to talk about ways to be a part of his child’s life. Fathers are also invited to a monthly support group of other single dads.