Nurse Family Partnership Program

Our Nurse-Family Partnership Program is a maternal and early childhood health program, fostering long-term success for first-time moms, their babies, and society. This program introduces vulnerable first-time parents to caring professionals, allowing nurses to deliver 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. A specially trained nurse visits the mother throughout her pregnancy and until the baby turns two years old. The relationship between mother and nurse provides the foundation for strong families, and lives are forever changed – for the better. Our program empowers the mothers to become confident parents and strong women. In 2014, we served seventy-four moms and fifty babies. 

Consistent program effects include:
• Better pregnancy outcomes and improved prenatal health
• Prevent child abuse and neglect: Fewer childhood injuries 
• Improved school readiness 
• Changes in mother's life course: Increased maternal academic achievement and employment leading to self-sufficiency
• Fewer subsequent pregnancies and increased intervals between births 

Nurse Family
Partnership Program

Sherri Presley-Dumas
205-759-1211 ext. 243

A little about 
this program:

Vulnerable first-time moms, in Tuscaloosa County, and their babies get started on the right path through our Nurse-Family Partnership Program.  This year, 75 moms and 69 babies have been served.