Nurse-Family Partnership

What is Nurse-Family Partnership?

Nurse-Family Partnership is a free program for women who are pregnant with their first baby. When you enroll you will be connected to a registered nurse who will provide the support, advice and information you need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby and be a great mom. 

Your nurse will support you to:

• Have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
• Become the best mom you can be.
• Learn and practice things that make you more confident as a mom, like breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, safe-sleep techniques and much more.
• Get referrals for healthcare, childcare, job training and other support services available in your community.
• Continue your education, develop job skills or follow your dreams for the future.

Who can enroll in Nurse-Family Partnership?

• Anyone pregnant with her first child and is currently 28 weeks or less.
• Meets income requirements.
• Lives in an area where Nurse-Family Partnership is available.

Can my baby’s father participate?

• The father, family members and friends are welcome to participate in the program, but as the mom, you are the main focus!

Learn more

• Learn about our local organization and get connected with your free personal nurse, call 423-680-8911
• Learn about our national parent organization, see patient stories and more, go to NFPmoms.org

This program is offered through Erlanger and the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

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