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Bright Beginnings provides support and education to pregnant women, parents of newborns, and families with children ages birth to 5. The program is voluntary but does require commitment on the part of parents to meet with assigned workers on a regular basis. A Family Support Worker (FSW) provides in-home visits to provide support, basic childcare, child development information, and parenting education through a curriculum-based program, and links the family to other health resources.

MercyOne Family Connects offers a nursing visit to new moms and babies 2-3 weeks after delivery from the hospital. Focus on assessing family needs and connecting family to additional support services.

Nurse Family Partnership connects a nurse with a first time mom before 28-weeks gestation. The program is voluntary but does require commitment on the part of parents to meet with assigned nurses on a regular basis. A Registered Nurse provides in-home visits to provide support, medical education and assessment, child development information, and parenting education through an evidence -based program, and links the family to other health resources.

Offers education and support for low-income parents and expecting moms. The Nest program provides educational classes and an incentive program to help low-income parents purchase baby supplies. The Healthy Futures program offers one-on-one support to young moms including parenting skills training and screenings for child development and maternal depression.

Services include: Screenings for maternal depression, child development, and home safety; parenting education about children’s development stages; and family assistance by providing referrals to appropriate resources. Special funds are also available to assist during a crisis (when available).

- Home Health Aide: Provides individuals an opportunity to maintain safety and independence in their home environments, delaying or preventing the need for transitions into a higher level of care such as a skilled nursing facility.

- Parenting Support: Offers home visits, educational opportunities, and community referrals so parents are empowered to maintain self-sufficient, healthy, and happy families.

- Shelter Nursing: Nurses visit homeless clients at shelters, crisis centers, and through outreach on the streets. Provides health screening, assessment, and referrals with the intent to ensure individuals and families residing in shelters have access to comprehensive health, community, educational and social services.

- Flu and Immunization Program: Provides immunizations clinics in the community, corporate sites, senior living centers, and drive through in Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, and surrounding communities.

- School Health: Provides health screening and assessment, referral, and follow-up; immunization compliance; physical and vision exam compliance (kindergarten, seventh grade, and new students); development of student health and emergency plans; communicable disease control; handling of sudden illness and injury; training of first responder teams and those giving medications; and health policy development.

Provide infrastructure building and enabling services. Infrastructure building activities include partnerships with tobacco control community, connections with Quitline, health equity, distribute information on IA maternal mortality, referrals for prenatal care (medical/dental), partnering with breastfeeding community, linking persons to breastfeeding resources, provide information to persons interested in breastfeeding, work with community of importance of safe sleep, connect families with resources for cribs, education on importance of oral health during pregnancy and working with dental/medical provides.

Other services offered include presumptive eligibility for pregnant women and medical/dental care coordination.

Provides home-visitation services to new and expectant families to strengthen the parent child relationship, encouraged healthy child growth and development and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Provides education, resources and support to pregnant and postpartum women. Services include:

- Health education, health screenings and referrals

- Referrals to other health care or local community services

- Help in arranging for delivery

- Referrals for family planning and infant health care

- Oral health screenings, fluoride varnish applications and dental referrals

- Assistance with applying for Medicaid

- Social assessment and referrals

Incentive program for pregnant women. Services include:

- Education and training on all stages of pregnancy

- Prenatal and postpartum

- Well-baby and youth care

- Adult, infant, and toddler health assessments and screenings

- Support in identifying a primary medical provider

- Pregnancy, STI testing, and counseling referrals

- Women’s health and wellness needs

- Nutrition and fitness resources

Provides free and confidential services to pregnant women, their families, and individuals with young children. Services include pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, limited ultrasound, ongoing pregnancy support, referrals for community support services, support after an abortion, the Earn While You Learn Program, fatherhood mentoring, and a maternity home.

Also, provides childbirth education classes to prepare prospective mothers, birth partners, and family members for the labor and birth process, covering topics such as anatomy, breathing and relaxation techniques, delivery options, and postpartum care.

Additionally, resources and guidance are available to support economic self-sufficiency, including vocational evaluation, training in marketable skills, and referrals for employment opportunities tailored to those facing emotional challenges, substance abuse issues, or disabilities.

Provides education, resources and support to pregnant and postpartum women. Services include:

- Health education, health screenings and referrals

- Referrals to other health care or local community services

- Help in arranging for delivery

- Referrals for family planning and infant health care

- Oral health screenings, fluoride varnish applications and dental referrals

- Assistance with applying for Medicaid

- Social assessment and referrals

Offers an education based program for pregnant women. Services provided include: Screening and education in areas of prenatal care, dental, social and nutrition; Assistance in obtaining a medical provider and dentist; Assistance in applying for Medicaid; and Referrals to WIC and other medical/social services.

Provides supportive services to pregnant mothers and new parents.

Services and programs include:

- Adoption Support.

- Maternal Health Services.

- Newborn Care Education.

- Prenatal Care Education.

- Parenting Education.

- Physician Referrals.

- Pregnancy tests.

- Food For Two program (supplemental nutritious food during pregnancy).

- Laundry Program (provides laundry supplies and laundromat vouchers). - Maternity, infant, and children's clothing (up to 18 months in size). - Diapers. - Personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc.). - Items for infants and children (strollers, high chairs, beds, changing tables, etc.) (available when donations are received).

Provides education, resources and support to pregnant and postpartum women. Services include:

- Health education, health screenings and referrals

- Referrals to other health care or local community services

- Help in arranging for delivery

- Referrals for family planning and infant health care

- Oral health screenings, fluoride varnish applications and dental referrals

- Assistance with applying for Medicaid

- Social assessment and referrals

Provides accurate information on adoption, and lifelong support, so the family is successful in meeting the child’s best interest by offering the following services and resources:

Provides free and confidential pregnancy counseling for families, every step of the way; before, during, and after the birth of the child.

Assistance with making an adoption plan or parenting plan.

Parenting education.

Support and education for baby's father on request.

Home studies for prospective adoptive parents.

Newborn care home for baby as a safe haven.

Provides a specialized text messaging platform that delivers childhood development resources to parents and other caregiver's of children. All developmental information sent is from early childhood organizations that are tailored to a child’s age, family’s location, and topics of interest. Information given contain tips, conversation starters, learning games, and activities.

Participants earn incentive points for healthy behaviors such as keeping doctor appointments and attending parent and preventative educational classes. The points are then redeemed for incentive items such as diapers and wipes.

Offers health and educational services to pregnant or parenting mothers. Educational classes related to pregnancy, infant care, and parenting are available. Clothing, baby supplies and equipment such as diapers, bottles, bedding, strollers, car seats, and more are available through participation in approved activities and educational programs. Can also offer assistance in locating and providing referrals to additional community services

Nest Programs are incentive-based programs. As participants demonstrate healthy behaviors, they earn points to redeem for baby supplies and equipment for free. Examples of healthy behaviors include attending classes, prenatal office visits, child immunizations, well-baby visits, and home visits.

Parenting education home visiting program for parents who are expecting a baby or have a baby three months of age or younger.

Home visitation program serving pregnant women and new parents with infants up to age 1, as well as a program for children ages 1 to 5 for families that meet eligibility requirements.


Home visits provide one-on-one time with parents and help to increase knowledge of their infant’s health and development.

Provides Family Support Workers to help answer questions and problems parents may have. They will assist parents in caring for their children by making scheduled in-home visits.

Provides nutrition and health education, social assessments, oral health, and developmental screening, for women and children.

Connects pregnant women or couples, and parents of children ages 0-5, to free family support services.

All services are provided by family support specialists who offer advice and help with resources for parenting success. Every family is approached ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​without judgment and with a focus on connecting families to the appropriate support services.

Offers visits in the homes of eligible parents during pregnancy and early infancy to help improve their personal health and development during the prenatal period and learn to care for the child following birth. The visits encourage good nutrition; and provide information regarding danger signs in pregnancy, preparation for labor and delivery, breastfeeding and other feeding options, baby supplies, basic infant care, newborn behaviors and child development. They help to ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment in and around the home and receive proper health care.

Also provides structured opportunities for parents to engage in recreational activity or sport in cooperation with their infants or young children, or to participate in teaching their youngsters leisure-time skills.

Works with local organizations to provide individuals with community and financial resources.

Offers parenting support and education for women and men.

Potty training class, held in the HMC lobby during the diaper giveaway.  Raffle prizes are given during the program.