Nurse-Family Partnership

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is an evidence-based, community health program with 45 years of research showing significant improvements in the health and lives of first-time moms and their children affected by social and economic inequality. Each year, we provide care to more than 55,000 families in 40 states plus Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and some Tribal communities. A report from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University shows how very early childhood experiences influence later learning, behavior, and health. The Harvard report shows basic brain functions related to vision, hearing, and language development during the first 30 months of a child's life. During this timeframe, the early and intensive support by an NFP nurse is proven to positively impact the future of the mom, child, and family. The NFP program has been independently reviewed and evaluated and is ranked as the Gold Standard of home visiting programs. Nurse-Family Partnership positively transforms the lives of vulnerable babies, mothers, and families. In 2025, we'll focus on advancing health equity. The newest partnership that we have added is an Indigenous Wisdom Council, bringing together respected leaders from diverse Indigenous communities. This council will guide our work in tribal communities, advocating for culturally appropriate practices and policies in home visiting and support the overall success of NFP service to Indigenous communities. In addition, in response to unmet needs in communities nationwide, we have expanded NFP client eligibility to serve clients who have previously given birth and clients enrolling late into the program (after 28th week of pregnancy). Our expansion is already serving more than 2,000 families enrolled across 16 states and 37 local programs. In early 2025, we will broaden this initiative to 25 new sites to serve the unmet needs of communities as we work nationwide to advance health equity.