Nurse-Family Partnership
Who can enroll in the program?
Any parent who is:
- Pregnant at the time of enrollment with a child, single or married, living in Thurston, Lewis, or Mason County
- Individuals can join as early in pregnancy as desired, however, they must join during pregnancy
- Meets the eligibility requirements
How much does the program cost?
This program is FREE to all eligible individuals
Your nurse will support you to:
- Have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
- Become the best parent you can be
- Learn and practice parenting skills to feel more confident, like breastfeeding/chestfeeding, nutrition, child development, and safe sleep
- Get help finding healthcare, childcare, job training, and other support in your community
- Continue your education, build job skills, or follow your dreams for the future
Nurse-Family Partnership Goals
- Improve pregnancy outcomes
- Improve child health and development
- Improve the economic self-sufficiency of the family
NFP Mission:
Nurse-Family Partnership positively transforms the lives of vulnerable babies, mothers, and families.
NFP Vision:
A future where all children are healthy, families thrive, communities prosper, and the cycle of poverty is broken.
Contact our Parent-Child Health Program at (360)-968-4037 or email PHSS_MCH@co.thurston.wa.us if you have additional questions.