Nurturing Families Network  (formally MIECHV)

Expecting a Baby?  Are you a first time mother, or do you have children already?

Nurturing Families Home Visiting Program maybe a resource you need and it's FREE.

Our Mission - is to support first time and non-first-time parent facing the challenges of parenthood by providing free education, support, and connections to community resources.

The Nurturing Families Program is a Parents as Teachers (PAT) accredited home visiting program.

Our staff understands ...

• Parenthood is exciting and stressful.

• Families can benefit from extra support, especially during pregnancy.

• Immediate needs such as housing, transportation, and food are priorities.

• A positive and nurturing environment is important for your family and baby's health and development.

The home visiting program is free for pregnant women in the towns of East Haven, West Haven, Branford, North Branford and Milford.

Services are offered from conception to the child's fifth birthday

MIECHV's well-trained home visitors provide ...

• Weekly home visits

• Pregnancy and parenting information

• Developmental screenings

• Father guidance and classes

• Monthly get-together

• Connections to resources in the community and access to baby supplies

• Bilingual staff

Please contact Deidre Popkin

Clinical Supervisor

East Shore District Health Department

Nurturing Families Network

688 East Main St (Orchard Research Park), Branford, CT 06405

Phone: 203-481-4233 x. 577

Fax: 203-483-6894

Cell: 203-804-7897

email - atyliszczak@esdhd.org