Program Details
Horizon Public Health
Family Home Visiting
Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
Description
Family Home Visiting is a voluntary service available to pregnant persons and parents or caregivers of young children. Visits can occur in the family's home, or another location preferred by the family.
A trained home visitor makes visits to provide the family support that is tailored to individual families' interests and needs, such as:
- Helping parents and caregivers create a healthy, nurturing environment for their young children
- Connecting families to community services, such as referrals for pregnant women to prenatal care
- Supporting parents and caregivers in being their child's first teacher
- Promoting positive parenting skills
- Supporting parents and caregivers in achieving their personal goals
Additional Information
The Nurse-Family Partnership model is provided by Supporting Hands Nurse-Family Partnership Program
Also provides:
- Supporting Hands Nurse-Family Partnership, a program for first-time mothers
- Growing Great Kids, a program focused on prenatal and postpartum health, infant/child development and attachment, and life skills to build a strong family support system
About This Location
Some topics that a home visitor may help families learn more about are:
- Pregnancy health
- Breastfeeding
- Newborn care and baby's health
- How babies grow, develop and learn
- What to do if there are concerns about a child's development and behavior
Features
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Area Served by County
- Traverse County
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Evidence-Based Programs
- Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting (MECSH)
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Payment
- Free / no cost to everyone
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Specialization
- Family
Eligibility
Many Family Home Visiting programs in Minnesota use an evidence-based home visiting model and each model varies slightly in audience, eligibility, and focus. These programs offer services prenatally through at least a child's second birthday, and some programs serve families up to a child's fifth birthday. Contact the program to learn more about their eligibility requirements.
Application Instructions
Contact the local agency to enroll in this program.
Fee
No direct charge for families. Some programs may bill public or private health insurance for services, but families are not billed for co-pay or out-of-pocket costs.
Location
202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296
Area Served
Traverse County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-763-6018
Websites
Other Locations
- Grant County Office 15 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531
- Stevens County Office 10 E Highway 28, Morris, MN, 56267
- Horizon Main Office - Douglas County 809 Elm St, Alexandria, MN, 56308
- Pope County Office 10 1st St NE, Glenwood, MN, 56334
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
- Follow Along Program Program that supports families with young children in learning, growing and connecting to supports and services as needed.
- Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
- WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program A nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. Learn about nutrition during pregnancy and feeding your baby and young children; meet breastfeeding goals; and buy healthy food using your WIC card.
Last Update
12/13/2024