Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a cost-effective, evidence-based program where highly educated nurses visit first-time, low-income mothers in their home beginning during pregnancy and continuing until the child’s second birthday. The program is proven effective in achieving three important goals:...
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a cost-effective, evidence-based program where highly educated nurses visit first-time, low-income mothers in their home beginning during pregnancy and continuing until the child’s second birthday. The program is proven effective in achieving three important goals: improved pregnancy outcomes, improved child health and development, and improved families’ self-sufficiency.
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%newline%NFP is established in 20 additional states, serving 20,000 families annually. Clinical trials of NFP have consistently shown that the program results in improved prenatal health, fewer childhood injuries, fewer subsequent pregnancies, increased intervals between births, increased maternal employment and improved school readiness.
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%newline%The YWCA's Nurse-Family Partnership program served 105 women in 2006-2007. Minorities represented more than 90 percent of clients. More than 90 percent of the women served were ages 13-24.(more)