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Are you interested in making a referral to Nurse-Family Partnership for your patient? Learn more about the program’s eligibility criteria and how to make a referral.

Supporting Hands Nurse-Family Partnership is a community health program that works collaboratively with other providers and agencies to support first-time mothers and their families. The program partners mothers with registered nurses to provide the support moms need to have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible parents, and provide their babies with the best possible start in life.

From pregnancy until the child turns 2 years old, nurse home visitors form a trusting relationship with the mom, creating the foundation for strong families and instilling confidence, empowering them to achieve a better life for their child and themselves.

Participation in the Nurse-Family Partnership program is voluntary and free to eligible women.

Referral Criteria

Women of any age who:

• Are pregnant with their first baby
• Are 28 weeks pregnant or less
• Meets income requirements (on Medical Assistance, WIC, or other assistance program)
• Lives in service area (20 county area)

Serving first-time parents in Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Stevens, Swift, Traverse and Yellow Medicine Counties