Family Connects North Texas is a FREE nurse home visiting program for all families with newborns.
Family Connects North Texas supports parents and caregivers by bringing health care providers, community resources, and families together. Our mission is to connect you with resources that nurture your whole family and support your child’s health and well-being.
Having a new baby affects many areas of a family’s life. Family Connects nurses are trained to answer your questions and connect you with support. Here are a few ways Family Connects North Texas nurses can support you and your family:
Baby weight check
Mom health check
Breast or bottle-feeding help
Postpartum depression screening
Sharing childcare options
Supporting new family dynamics
Back-to-work support
Help with bathing, diapering and swaddling
Safe sleep information
Help with infant crying
Playgroups and parent support groups
Tips to help baby learn
Family planning options
Scheduling appointments
Healthy home
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Want to learn more about Family Connects North Texas or want to schedule your nurse home visit?
Family Connects is being implemented in 13 states. In Texas, the program serves families in Austin/Travis County, Bexar County, Bastrop County, Victoria County, and here in North Texas.