Call NFP at (530) 225-5394 to enroll or make a referral.
What is Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)?
Nurse-Family Partnership is a free home visiting program that partners nurses with first-time moms early in their pregnancy. A free Registered Nurse can give you the support, advice and information you need as a new mom. Your nurse will support you to:
- Have a healthy pregnancy
- Prepare for the birth of your child
- Learn and practice things that make you a more confident mom. This can include breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, safe-sleep techniques and much more.
- Understand child health and development
- Continue to pursue your future goals
- Access community resources
Who is eligible for NFP?
- First-time moms who are less than 28 weeks pregnant
- Eligible for Medi-Cal or WIC
How can a woman access NFP services?
Anyone can refer a woman to NFP. Women who meet the eligibility requirements can refer themselves (self-referral), or their prenatal and healthcare providers may refer them to the program by:
- Calling 530-225-5394
- Faxing a completed referral form to 530-225-5494
Following the referral, pregnant women will be screened and assessed for NFP eligibility. If a woman is not eligible for NFP, she will be offered information on other home visiting and supportive services in Shasta County.
Learn more: www.nursefamilypartnership.org.