The Nurturing Families Network at FCA provides help and hope to area families with three main programs:
Nurturing Home Visits' trained Family Support workers help first-time families in Norwalk by offering regular home visits for up to five years, education on parenting and child development, and access to important community resources.
Nurturing Connections offers phone support, parenting education and referrals to services for new, first-time families. Service provided by trained volunteers.
Nurturing Groups is a regular 23-week parenting courses in both English and Spanish for families with a child between birth and 5 years old. Childcare and a meal are offered as part of the curriculum.
The MOMS Project and Healthy Start
Like the Nurturing Families Network, both The MOMS Project and Healthy Start are designed for high-risk pregnant women in the Greater Norwalk community. Our goals are to increase the number of healthy babies born and reduce child abuse and neglect through education and an ongoing, positive relationship with a "MOMS Mentor," who provides support and is an advocate for participants.
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Support and intervention
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Education: accurate health-related information for pregnant and parenting women; parenting skills, family life
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Links to health care and other community resources
Can you volunteer? We almost always need help with childcare during various support groups offered through FCA's Family Support programs. Visit our Volunteering pageor contact Mayx Holmes at 203.855.8765, ext. 315 or at mholmes@fcagency.org.
For more information about FCA's Family Support-Prevention programs, call 203.604.1230.
