Pregnant & New Parents
Nurse-Family Partnership empowers first-time moms to transform their lives and create better futures for themselves and their babies. Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, and continuing through the child’s second birthday. The expectant moms benefit by getting the care and support they need to have a healthy pregnancy. Through the partnership, the nurse provides new moms with the confidence and the tools they need not only to assure a healthy start for their babies, but to envision a life of stability and opportunities for success for both mom and child.
Building Blocks of Missouri - St. Louis Region Nurse Family Partnership
4000 Jennings Station Rd., St. Louis 63121
Phone: 314-615-7902 or 314-615-9737
Parent as Teachers Program: Parenting Support Services for Children birth to 5yrs
Parent Educators support families by providing personal visits, screenings for children, assistance with difficult issues (i.e. sleeping, toilet training), and developmental information and education. Families are also provided with group meetings and training that help parents in specific areas such as discipline as well as fun activities for their children. PAT can also assist parents in obtaining early intervention for children when there are developmental areas of concern. For more information or to enroll, call (314) 213-8105 or e-mail mwilliams@psdr3.org.
St. Louis Volunteer Resource Parents (SLVRP) is committed to promoting the health and wellness of teen mothers and their children, encouraging healthy, self-sufficient families, and helping to build strong communities. The program provides adult volunteer mentors, parenting support and education, and referrals to community resources for pregnant and/or parenting teens.
To be eligible for SLVRP, pregnant or parenting teens must:
• Be under the age of 22
• Have no more than two children (one must be under one year of age)
• Be located within the areas of St. Louis City or St. Louis County