Published on July 25, 2023
The Weld County Board of Commissioners approved a contract amendment with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) adding $260,000 to the existing contract with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) for the Nurse Home Visitor Program (NHVP).
The Nurse Home Visitor Program provides no-cost home visits to qualified low-income, first-time mothers during pregnancy and continues until the child is two years old. By pairing specially trained nurses with expectant mothers or families with newborns, the program offers valuable education, guidance, and health assessments, ensuring that families receive the support they need during critical stages of early childhood development. The nurses serve as mentors, developing close relationships with the mothers and coaching them on child health and development and encouraging economic self-sufficiency for the family.
"The Nurse Home Visitor Program is one of the most impactful programs we have,” stated WCDPHE Director, Jason Chessher. "This evidence-based program has demonstrated multi-generational positive outcomes that benefit both families and our community.”
For more information about the Nurse Home Visitor Program or the services provided, visit weld.gov/Government/Departments/Health-and-Environment/Clinical-and-Community-Health/Nurse-Family-Partnership.