Child and Family Health

Baby & Me – Tobacco Free

The Baby & Me – Tobacco Free Program is a program to quit smoking for participants who are pregnant and have recently given birth (postpartum).

Smoking during pregnancy is a well-documented cause of premature and underweight births. Not smoking while pregnant reduces the damaging effect of exposure to secondhand smoke on children.

Program Details

Participants attend four sessions for education and support for quitting smoking. After the birth of the baby, participants return for monthly monitoring. If they are smoke-free, they will receive a voucher for diapers for up to 12 months.

How to Enroll

Call 814-451-6733

  • For any questions
  • To enroll yourself
  • Refer someone you know who may be interested

Also available at these other local locations.

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Nurse Family Partnership

If you are pregnant for the first time (28 weeks or less) and meet income requirements, enroll for free in the Nurse Family Partnership Program to receive advice, support and information about pregnancy and being a first-time parent from a specially trained nurse who will visit you throughout your pregnancy and until your baby is two years old. You and your nurse will decide when to schedule visits.

Program Details

What does the nurse give me support with?

  • Have a healthy pregnancy
  • Become a better parent
  • Build a network of support for me and my baby
  • Make my home a safe place for my baby to live and play
  • Proper feeding and nutrition for my baby
  • Health guidance for my baby
  • Referrals for health care, child care, job training and other support services available in my community
  • Find ways to continue my education and develop job skills

How to Enroll

Call 814-451-6733

  • For any questions
  • To enroll yourself
  • Refer someone you know who may be interested

Nurse Family Partnership Referral Form

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Parent and Child Health, Nurse Home Visit Program

The Parent-and-Child-Health-Nurse-Home-Visit-Program is a free program that provides health guidance, support and education from a public health nurse during conveniently scheduled home visits for:

  • Pregnant participants
  • Families with a newborn or a young infant
  • Single parent families
  • Families with young children who have special needs

This program is available for Erie County residents regardless of race, ethnicity, income or insurance status.

Program Details

It’s easy! Have your questions ready. Depending on your needs, the nurse may discuss any of the following:

  • Birth control
  • Pregnancy
  • Baby and child health-care issues
  • Breastfeeding/formula feeding
  • Nutrition
  • WIC (Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program)
  • Immunizations
  • Child growth and development
  • Child safety
  • Household safety
  • Childhood lead poisoning and prevention
  • Any concerns you have

The nurse may also do the following:

  • Weigh and measure your baby
  • Want to watch your baby eat and play
  • Refer you to another agency for more assistance
  • Bring you free educational information to read

How to Enroll

Call 814-451-6733

  • For any questions
  • To enroll yourself
  • Refer someone you know who may be interested

Parent and Child Health Service Request Form

Our Partners

  • Social service agencies
  • Home health agencies
  • Medical providers
  • Schools
  • WIC (Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program)
  • Child care providers
  • Greater Erie Community Action Committee
  • Erie County Office of Children & Youth

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