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The Nurse-Family Partnership is a prenatal and early childhood nurse visitation program that improves the health and social functioning of MA/WIC eligible first time mothers and their babies in the City of York. Families develop confidence and skills for parenting and economic self-sufficiency by working with a nurse home visitor.
The Nurse-Family Partnership is a voluntary program that uses registered nurses as home visitors to prevent maternal and child health problems.
Nurse visits begin during pregnancy and continue for two years after the child is born. Nurse home visitors work with families on issues regarding the mother’s health, environmental health, quality caregiving for the infant and toddler, the mother’s healthy personal development, and support from family and friends.
Nurse home visitors help link families with other community health and human services they may need. |
Nurse-Family Partnership Headlines
The Nurse-Family Partnership program is receiving a lot of national media attention. Click HERE to visit our news page where you can find links to some of these news items. |
Program Goals
- Healthy pregnancy - Nurses help new mothers-to-be improve their diet and nutrition, utilize proper obsetrical care, and avoid use of tobacco and other harmful substances.
- Healthy children - First-time mothers learn how to provide responsible and competent care, particularly in the areas of children’s physical and emotional health and safety. Nurses help parents build a strong support network of friends and family.
- Healthy personal development - Together, nurses and parents create a vision for the future that includes a plan for future pregnancies, steps toward continuing education, and securing adequate employment.
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The mission of Family First Health is to provide compassionate and comprehensive health services to people seeking accessible and affordable quality care.
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Nurse-Family Partnership 116 S. George Street, Suite 358 York, PA 17401 (717) 843-6330
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Current Staff
Kara Kehm, R.N. – NFP Supervisor
Tamera Bennett, R.N. – Nurse Home Visitor
Deb Bushover, R.N. – Nurse Home Visitor
Melissa Ensminger, R.N. – Nurse Home Visitor
Judy Pittenger, R.N. – Nurse Home Visitor |
Program Benefits
The Nurse-Family Partnership program benefits the participants in many areas, such as:
- Frequent visits
- Health assessments
- Child development assessments
- Nutrition education
- Parenting education
- Breastfeeding education
- Health and safety information
- Family support planning
- Referrals to community resources and services
Enrollment Criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must be:
• First-time mother
• WIC or MA eligible
• York City resident
For more information on the Nurse-Family Partnership program, please call 843-6330.
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 Kara Kehm, R.N.
NFP Supervisor |  Tamera Bennett, R.N.
Nurse Home Visitor |  Missi Ensminger, R.N.
Nurse Home Visitor |  Deb Bushover, R.N.
Nurse Home Visitor |  Judy Pittenger, R.N.
Nurse Home Visitor |
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Family First Health receives grant support from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the United Way of York County, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the York County Community Development Department, the York City Bureau of Health, and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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Family First Health does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, religious affiliation, national origin, ancestry, age, family status, sexual orientation or disability in either the delivery of services or in its employment practices.Legal Disclaimer |
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