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Nurse-Family Partnership

Wake County Human Services

Address

Wake County Human Services
10 Sunnybrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

Phone

(919) 212-7210

Nurse-Family Partnership is a free, voluntary program that partners first-time moms with nurse home visitors. When a mother enrolls in the program, a specially trained nurse will visit her throughout her pregnancy and until the baby turns two years old. During these visits, a caring nurse will offer the knowledge and support needed to confidently create a better life for baby and mom.

First-time moms are likely to have many questions. That’s why Nurse-Family Partnership starts working with moms before they give birth. By meeting as early in the pregnancy as possible, nurse home visitors address questions and concerns, prepare moms for childbirth and help ensure the delivery of a healthy baby.

NEXT STEP

Interested in this program? Please visit Wake Connections to complete an online application.  By completing this application, your family will be screened for possible matches. If a match is found, you will be linked to the best fit program.

MANAGING AGENCY

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The Nurse-Family Partnership is partially funded by Wake County Smart Start and is managed by Wake County Human Services. Wake County Human Services, in partnership with the community, will facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents.

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