Frederick Health, Family Connects Frederick County
https://www.frederickhealth.org/services/birth-place/at-home-newborn-visit/

From agency: Frederick Health
Resource Details
Alternate Name Family Connects
Description

NEWBORN VISIT: 90-minute to 2-hour visit by a registered nurse 3 weeks after the birth of a baby, regardless of where baby was born. Supports clients, answers questions, and discusses concerns. Assesses multiple factors related to the health of infant and parent. Connects family with community resources. Nurse remains available to family for 12 weeks. Visit can take place in-home, at an agreed-upon location, or virtually.

This service is in addition to (not in place of) well baby visits with the pediatrician and a 6-week postpartum visit.

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Frederick County
 
Hours Of Operation Flexible scheduling to meet clients' needs.

Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility Open to all Frederick County families: foster, adoptive, same-sex, transgender, and caregivers who are not mothers. Undocumented families are welcome to schedule a visit; nurses do not check citizenship.
Eligibility: Family: Yes;
Languages Offered Interpreter services available.
Program Fees No cost.
Application Process Call 240-566-4240 or apply online: frederickhealth.org/services/birth-place/at-home-newborn-visit/
Documents Required Anticipated due date or delivery date.
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Contact Information
Fax Number 240-566-7912
Family Connects 240-566-4240
Main Email Address [email protected]
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