Benefits of Nurse-Family Partnership Program
Overview
Communities that have Nurse-Family Partnership can expect three important improvements in the lives of families:
- Mothers will have healthier pregnancies,
- Child health and development will be improved, and
- Mothers will become more self-sufficient.
The Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office provides training and support services to ensure that the model is precisely replicated in communities, leading to improved outcomes for both mothers and children. Sites adhere to key elements of the Nurse-Family Partnership model, which include:
- Enrolling first-time, low-income mothers early in pregnancy,
- Specially trained registered nurses delivering home visits over 2 1/2 years,
- Establishing support for the program within an implementing organization.
Consistent Program Effects across Multiple Trials
- Improved Prenatal Health
- Fewer Childhood Injuries
- Fewer Subsequent Pregnancies
- Increased Intervals between Births
- Increased Maternal Employment
- Improved School Readiness