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Family Connects Essential Connections for Each and Every Newborn

Early postpartum support is more than a public health issue, it’s a financial bottom-line issue. Family Connects has bee...
05/29/2026

Early postpartum support is more than a public health issue, it’s a financial bottom-line issue.

Family Connects has been associated with a 28% decrease in Medicaid spending for mothers and infants during the 9-month postpartum period—an average reduction of $1,526 per family compared to non-participants.

At the same time, more mothers covered by Medicaid completed their postpartum check-ups after participating in Family Connects, helping ensure families stay connected to care during one of the most important periods for maternal and infant health.

This is what happens when support is proactive, connected, and built into the system from the start.

Better outcomes for families.
Stronger systems for communities.
And smarter investments in the future of maternal and child health.

The time is now. WE. KNOW. WHAT. WORKS.

For many parents, it's more than just a referral: it’s an answer to a critical question, a doorway to a new strategy or ...
05/28/2026

For many parents, it's more than just a referral: it’s an answer to a critical question, a doorway to a new strategy or way of thinking, or even a lifeline during challenging times.

The right referral at the right time can make all the difference for the family of a newborn.

We can be that connected. For parents. For Children. For Community.

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How do we know it works? The evidence is clear. Family Connects newborn nurse visits are associated with a 30% lower li...
05/27/2026

How do we know it works?

The evidence is clear.

Family Connects newborn nurse visits are associated with a 30% lower likelihood of possible postpartum depression or anxiety, reduced disparities across racial groups in multiple health outcomes, and higher rates of paternal involvement and stronger father-infant relationship quality.

And families agree.

According to recent data, 86% of women believe postpartum follow-ups should extend beyond current standards of care. And 99% of participants say they would recommend Family Connects.

This is our opportunity to build a more connected, responsive postpartum system—one that supports families when it matters most.

We can do better.

Unlike every other high-income nations, the U.S. has no standard of universal postpartum care for mothers and birthing p...
05/27/2026

Unlike every other high-income nations, the U.S. has no standard of universal postpartum care for mothers and birthing parents.

And yet we know what works.

We know that universal, nurse-led postpartum programs like Family Connects help fill this critical gap by providing:

- No-cost nurse home visit for every family.
- Early detection of postpartum complications.
- Emotional and mental health screening.
- Personalized guidance on newborn care and parent healing.
- Stronger connections to community and medical resources.

When postpartum care is universal, outcomes improve, parents feel supported, and babies thrive.

We. Can. Do. Better.

Visit FamilyConnects.org to learn about universal postpartum support that strengthens families.
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05/25/2026

Some days caring for a newborn can feel incredibly joyful and fulfilling.

While others can feel … heavy.

And that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when you’re learning your baby’s needs, navigating your own healing, and trying to keep life moving at the same time.

But here’s the thing: You don’t have to carry it alone.

The right support—someone to listen, someone who understands newborns and parents, someone who can help you make sense of what you’re feeling—can lighten the load in real and meaningful ways.

At Family Connects, our nurses are here to walk beside you, offering reassurance, guidance, and compassion when you need it most.

Feeling overwhelmed is human.
Having right support is strength.
Learn more at FamilyConnects.org
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We know the earliest days matter. We know that postpartum supports lead to later success. We know that mothers who recei...
05/25/2026

We know the earliest days matter. We know that postpartum supports lead to later success. We know that mothers who receive postpartum support services, like Family Connects newborn nurse visits, report more positive parenting behaviors in the years that follow.

We know that when families are supported, confident, and connected from the very start, benefits extend beyond today, well into tomorrow, and the many many tomorrows to come.

We know that the strongest start possible for children means with supporting families now.

And we know thought-leader organizations like Heartland Forward and visionaries like Olivia Walton know it too.

So let’s do something about it.

Because we know what works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhdQKYl_aMI

Improving maternal health doesn’t just save lives— it saves billions.$165 billion to be exact—ANNUALLY.That’s the cost o...
05/22/2026

Improving maternal health doesn’t just save lives—
it saves billions.

$165 billion to be exact—ANNUALLY.

That’s the cost of poor maternal health outcomes in the U.S. today.

Thankfully, we can change that.

In partnership with Heartland Forward, efforts like Healthy Moms Healthy Babies America are leading the way—bringing focus, urgency, and coordination to one of the most critical moments in care: the postpartum period.

And Family Connects is ready.

Because when we invest in early, connected support, we don’t just improve outcomes—we build stronger systems, healthier communities, and a brighter, more sustainable future.

The time is now. WE. KNOW. WHAT. WORKS.

Introducing Hima, Family Connects’ VIP this month! We’re excited to recognize Hima, our Advanced Salesforce Administrato...
05/22/2026

Introducing Hima, Family Connects’ VIP this month! We’re excited to recognize Hima, our Advanced Salesforce Administrator/Developer, for the dedication, collaboration, and positivity she has brought to the Family Connects team over the past 18 months.

Thank you, Hima, for all you bring to Family Connects each day 💙

On April 27-28, Amina Sesay, Implementation Specialist, and Wendy O’Shea, Director of Nursing, visited Family Connects P...
05/21/2026

On April 27-28, Amina Sesay, Implementation Specialist, and Wendy O’Shea, Director of Nursing, visited Family Connects Philadelphia, joining partners from Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for two days of workshops and meaningful discussions on program impact.

A sincere thank you to the FC Philadelphia team for the warm welcome, collaboration, and continued commitment to strengthening support for families in the community. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and success along the way!

IF parents receive support during the critical newborn period …THEN family confidence grows and children experience more...
05/21/2026

IF parents receive support during the critical newborn period …

THEN family confidence grows and children experience more stable, nurturing care.

WHEN children thrive emotionally, physically, and developmentally …

THEN schools, neighborhoods, and communities are strong and more resilience.

And IF communities invest in early, universal family support like Family Connects …

THEN we reduce crises, strengthen protective factors, and build healthier futures for everyone — and it all begins by supporting families from the very start.

THRIVING CHILDREN = COMMUNITY SUCCESS

Pass it on.
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