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