Nurse-Family Partnership offered by Whatcom County Health Department on North State Street
1500 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Pregnant with first child; 28 weeks or earlier in pregnancy; Qualifies for WIC or Apple Health; Lives in Whatcom County.
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Call.
None.
Whatcom, WA
Description
Connects women having their first baby with a personal nurse who visits with them during pregnancy and until the baby turns 2. Nurses generally meet mothers about every two weeks. Visits can be at home or in other places. Provides support with: Having a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby; Becoming a prepared and confident parent; Building a network of supporting; Connecting to resources; Completing schooling and/or finding work.
Providing organization
Whatcom County Health Department
To lead the community in promoting health and preventing disease by providing opportunities for the people in the community to thrive in a safe and healthy environment.