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The IU Health Community Health in Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership program is focused on helping families in our community have healthy pregnancies and healthy, thriving mothers and children. Services are offered at no cost to eligible females throughout pregnancy and continue through your child’s second birthday.
The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program pairs first-time moms with a personal registered nurse to offer education and support during and after pregnancy, up until your child is two years of age. NFP nurses are specially trained to help you with topics including:
You may qualify for the NFP program if you are all of the following:
If you qualify, there is no cost to participate in the program. IU Health Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership is made possible through State of Indiana funding from 2018-2021.
The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program pairs first-time moms with a personal registered nurse to offer education and support during and after pregnancy, up until your child is two years of age. NFP nurses are specially trained to help you with topics including:
You may qualify for the NFP program if you are all of the following:
If you qualify, there is no cost to participate in the program. IU Health Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership is made possible through State of Indiana funding from 2018-2021.
You will be paired with a registered nurse before your 28th week of pregnancy and together you can decide on the best time and location to meet. Most families prefer to meet in their home. Your nurse will visit weekly for the first four weeks after your enrollment, and then every other week until your baby is born.
After your baby is born, the nurse will visit you weekly for the first six weeks, then every other week until your baby reaches 21 months. Then, visits occur monthly until a graduation on your baby’s second birthday. Your visiting schedule may vary, depending on your specific needs and what you decide on with your nurse. Fathers are encouraged to participate in visits, if appropriate.
You will be paired with a registered nurse before your 28th week of pregnancy and together you can decide on the best time and location to meet. Most families prefer to meet in their home. Your nurse will visit weekly for the first four weeks after your enrollment, and then every other week until your baby is born.
After your baby is born, the nurse will visit you weekly for the first six weeks, then every other week until your baby reaches 21 months. Then, visits occur monthly until a graduation on your baby’s second birthday. Your visiting schedule may vary, depending on your specific needs and what you decide on with your nurse. Fathers are encouraged to participate in visits, if appropriate.
The Nurse-Family Partnership model is based on over 30 years of evidence-based research. It is the only early childhood program which meets the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy’s “Top Tier” designation.
Research shows that the Nurse-Family Partnership program leads to healthier pregnancies, healthier babies and improved lives for mothers. Specifically, these outcomes include:
The Nurse-Family Partnership model is based on over 30 years of evidence-based research. It is the only early childhood program which meets the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy’s “Top Tier” designation.
Research shows that the Nurse-Family Partnership program leads to healthier pregnancies, healthier babies and improved lives for mothers. Specifically, these outcomes include:
Our mission and vision echo that of Nurse-Family Partnership’s (NFP) national headquarters: To positively transform the lives of vulnerable, babies, mothers, and families while envisioning a future where all children are healthy, families thrive, communities prosper and the cycle of poverty is broken.
The IU Health Community Health Nurse-Family Partnership team has formed a Community Advisory Board to help ensure that the program can continue to serve families in our community. Represented by local community leaders, healthcare experts, and eventual former NFP clients, the goal of the CAB is to promote Nurse-Family Partnership programming in our five-county region.
Our mission and vision echo that of Nurse-Family Partnership’s (NFP) national headquarters: To positively transform the lives of vulnerable, babies, mothers, and families while envisioning a future where all children are healthy, families thrive, communities prosper and the cycle of poverty is broken.
The IU Health Community Health Nurse-Family Partnership team has formed a Community Advisory Board to help ensure that the program can continue to serve families in our community. Represented by local community leaders, healthcare experts, and eventual former NFP clients, the goal of the CAB is to promote Nurse-Family Partnership programming in our five-county region.
IU Health Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership offers education and support to mothers, babies and families at no cost. Your support helps make this possible.
Members of local community agencies based in one of the service areas (Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange and Owen counties) are invited to collaborate with Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership to help our families in need. Please call our office at 812.353.3200.
Material donations help provide education, safety, and social support initiatives for clients and their babies. Visit our Amazon Wish List by searching for “Nurse-Family Partnership” and look for Bloomington’s location. We also welcome new or gently used maternity clothes and baby clothing for our Clothing Closet, as well as diaper donations. Material donations can be made in person at: 333 E. Miller Dr. in Bloomington, IN.
Local nursing and public health students seeking internship positions can provide services through IU Health Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership. For more information or to inquire, please email NFP Nursing Supervisor, Amy Meek, BSN, RN.
IU Health Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership offers education and support to mothers, babies and families at no cost. Your support helps make this possible.
Members of local community agencies based in one of the service areas (Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange and Owen counties) are invited to collaborate with Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership to help our families in need. Please call our office at 812.353.3200.
Material donations help provide education, safety, and social support initiatives for clients and their babies. Visit our Amazon Wish List by searching for “Nurse-Family Partnership” and look for Bloomington’s location. We also welcome new or gently used maternity clothes and baby clothing for our Clothing Closet, as well as diaper donations. Material donations can be made in person at: 333 E. Miller Dr. in Bloomington, IN.
Local nursing and public health students seeking internship positions can provide services through IU Health Bloomington Nurse-Family Partnership. For more information or to inquire, please email NFP Nursing Supervisor, Amy Meek, BSN, RN.
To contact Nurse-Family Partnership, please call 812.353.3200.
Referrals can be submitted via fax at 812.353.3135.
333 E. Miller Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47401
To contact Nurse-Family Partnership, please call 812.353.3200.
Referrals can be submitted via fax at 812.353.3135.
333 E. Miller Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47401
