Pennsylvania Department of Health - Nurse Family Partnership

606 West 2nd Street, Erie, PA 16507

Eligibility

Low-income, first-time pregnant women of any age prior to 28 weeks gestation

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Closed holidays

Voice

Voice

Application process

Call or visit the website for more information.

Fees

No fee

Service area

Erie, PA

Description

A registered nurse visits in the home throughout pregnancy and until the baby is two years old. They assist new parents to build strong networks of support, get referrals for health care, childcare, job training and other support services available in the community, find ways to continue education and set goals for the future.

What's Here

Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs Specialized Information and Referral New Mothers General Health Education Programs Job Finding Assistance

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Responsible for planning and coordinating health resources throughout the Commonwealth. Main activities are to monitor the health status of the population; identify and eliminate preventable illness and accidents; reduce the severity of illness and disability; promote healthy behaviors; improve health care quality, access and accountability; and lead the development of health policy and planning.