NYC Nurse-Family Partnership: Information for Providers
NYC Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based nurse home visiting program for low-income (Medicaid- or WIC-eligible) first-time mothers. Forty years of rigorous evaluations in three U.S. cities have shown that it has lasting benefits for clients and their children.
The program pairs first-time mothers who are up to 28 weeks pregnant with specially trained nurses These nurses provide information and guidance throughout the pregnancy and until the child’s second birthday.
Our nurses support clients to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies, become knowledgeable and nurturing parents, achieve education and employment goals and provide their children with the best possible start in life.
The program is available to all eligible first-time mothers, regardless of age, immigration status or gender identity.
To refer a first-time mother to the program, download the NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Referral Form (fillable PDF) and follow the instructions.
For questions or further information about the program, call 347-396-4200 or email nycnfp@health.nyc.gov.
Additional Resources
- NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Program Overview (PDF)
- Nurse-Family Partnership Literature Review (PDF)
- NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Referral Guide for Providers (PDF)
- Hard copies of this guide are laminated. They can be kept on hand for easy reference when reviewing eligibility and explaining the program to potential clients.
- NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Referral Form (fillable PDF)
- NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Tear-off Pad (sample) (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Français- Hard copies of tear-off pads contain take-home sheets that provide clients with more in-depth information about the program and prepare them for their first nurse visit.
- Having Your First Baby? Client Brochure (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Français - Having Your First Baby? Poster (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Français - My Nurse Comic Book (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Français - Watch: Meet Our Moms (Waiting room DVD also available)
Other Languages: Español - National Nurse-Family Partnership