Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) - Highlands
An evidence-based, community health program with the goal of transforming lives of vulnerable, first time mothers living in low-income environments, by partnering with a registered nurse to improve prenatal care, quality of parenting, and life for mothers and families.
Program Goals:
- Improve pregnancy outcomes.
- Improve child health and development.
- Improve parents’ economic self-sufficiency.
Who can enroll in the program?
Any pregnant woman who:
- Is less than 28 weeks gestation
- Will be a first-time mother
- Meets low-income requirements, such as Medicaid or WIC eligible
- Must be a Highlands County, Florida resident
For more information, please complete the CONNECT Contact Form or reach out to the Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor, Emily Roesner.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $12,945,850, with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.