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Family Home Visiting
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Home Visits are available in person with an option for virtual or phone visits when needed. Clients should call the Family Health Intake line at 651-266-1568 with questions.
Family home visiting is dedicated to the well-being of pregnant women, fathers and families with young children. Our home visiting services, and other programs, help families raise healthy children who are ready to succeed in school and in life. The staff are highly skilled and experienced in supporting families like yours. We respect all cultural backgrounds. We will support your relationship with your children and connect you with resources based on your family’s specific needs.
Family home visiting supports parents to give their baby the best start possible. A Public Health Nurse will visit you at home or another place you choose during your pregnancy and after your baby is born. Your nurse will offer helpful information and support as you develop new skills as a parent.
The importance of home visiting
- All new parents can use some extra support.
- A new baby means many changes for a family.
- Babies learn so much in their first three years of life.
- Parents are their baby’s first and most important teachers.
- Parents want current information on how babies grow, change and develop.
- We come to you.
Your nurse can help you
- Care for yourself during pregnancy.
- Prepare for the birth of your child.
- Promote your baby’s health and well-being.
- Know if your child is growing and developing well.
- Create a safe home for your child.
- Find healthcare, childcare, school/job options and other helpful services in the community.
- Reach goals you want in your life.
Get started
If you are interested in a home visit from a Public Health nurse, there are a variety of ways to get started:
- Call us at 651-266-1568.
- Ask your doctor to let us know.
- If you go to WIC, the WIC staff can refer you.
- Complete the Family Health Services Request form.
Home visiting programs
We have several programs that provide family support. We will help you find the right one for you.
Family Wellness Program
The Family Wellness program helps pregnant and parenting families adjust to their roles as parents. You and your nurse will work together to decide how often and how long you want to use this program.
Healthy Families America (HFA)
The Healthy Families America Program helps parents give their baby the best start possible. A Public Health Nurse will visit your home in your baby’s early years. Your nurse will help you find ways to raise a healthy, happy baby. Visits in this program are done weekly at first, and then less often as your family’s needs change.
Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)
Nurse Family Partnership is a program for first-time moms. As a first-time mom, you most likely have a ton of questions. That's why Nurse Family Partnership starts working with you before you give birth to your child. Your nurse will visit you every week or two during your pregnancy and up until your baby is two years old.
Parents as Teachers® (PAT)
The Parents as Teachers Program promotes parenting education and family engagement through group connections and home or community visits. PAT parent educators will work alongside a family from pregnancy through kindergarten to set goals, identify wellness resources and encourage opportunities for parent-child interactions centered around the child’s age and unique stage of growth and development.
Teen Parent Program
The Teen Parent Program is for pregnant and parenting families under 19 years old. A Public Health Nurse will help guide you through your role as a parent. Nurses can also help you with the balance you will need as a parent and student if you are in school. The nurse will also help you set and reach goals for yourself and your child.
Providers and referral sources
Ramsey County has multiple home visiting programs. We will help the client find the best program for their family. Call 651-266-1568 for more information or to make a referral.
Eligibility for home visits
- First and second time pregnant women.
- Pregnant or parenting teens 19 years or younger.
- First and second time parents up to three months postpartum.
- Families with children up to three years of age with special developmental concerns who desire assistance with additional health and/or early childhood resources.
Contact Us
Family Health Home Visiting
Family Health Services Request Form
- Online
- Download and fax (PDF)