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Nurse-Family Partnership

Public Health Solutions
Nurse-Family Partnership by Public Health Solutions

credits

Title
  • Nurse-Family Partnership
Entrant
  • Public Health Solutions

About This Project

Summary

Public Health Solutions' Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) supports first-time, low-income mothers in Queens and Staten Island through home visits by registered nurses. This evidence-based program improves pregnancy outcomes, child development, and family stability, while reducing substance abuse and crime. Strategies include expanding outreach, collaborating with local providers, updating nurse training, with latest research and practices, and monitoring program impact.

Goals & Objectives

The Nurse-Family Partnership program aims to improve pregnancy outcomes, enhance child development, and boost family economic stability. Objectives include encouraging preventive health practices, improving prenatal care, reducing substance use, & supporting education and employment for new mothers.

Results & Impact

68% increase in father’s presence in the household 82% increase in maternal employment 39% fewer injuries among children 48% reduction in child abuse and neglect 59% reduction in child arrests at age 15 67% reduction in behavioral an intellectual problems

the team

Rachel Schwartz
  • Senior Director of Maternal and Child Health
  • Public Health Solutions