Children First​

Mothers receive information on promoting a healthy, safe lifestyle for their family while learning about the types of help and resources available to them in the community. These services are provided at no cost.

Services include:

• Home based services are provided by a registered nurse and the visits are scheduled according to the individual needs of the mother and family. The visits continue until the baby is two years old.
• Supporting pregnant mother’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Physical exam of the unclothed infant or child.
• Measurement of height, weight and head of infant or child.
• Assessment of the family’s health habits, nutrition and eating practices.
• Education on family planning.
• Education on discipline choices, parent skills, and child development.
• Education on illness, accidents and injury prevention.
• Grief counseling for families experiencing the loss of a child.
• Referrals to resources based on family needs.

THD is not responsible, professionally or financially, for medical treatment, hospitalization or other services provided outside the THD after referral by THD personnel.