Nurse-Family Partnership Honors California Assemblymember Jim Patterson With “Force For Good” Award

DENVER, CO (December 3, 2019) — Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP) – a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty – is pleased to announce that California State Assemblymember Jim Patterson (R-23, Fresno) is one of two California recipients of the 2019 Force for Good Public Policy Award. The award recognizes elected … Continued

PEDIATRICS REPORTS NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP IMPROVES YOUTH COGNITION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

DENVER, CO (November 20, 2019) — Pediatrics – a leading, peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics – published an 18-year follow-up of participants in a randomized, clinical trial of Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP). This study found that Nurse-Family Partnership significantly improved the cognitive functioning and academic performance of 18-year old youth born to … Continued

THREE NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROFESSIONALS AND A NETWORK PARTNER HONORED WITH TENACIOUS CAREGIVER AWARDS

NASHVILLE, TENN (September 19, 2019) — Through its National Service Office, Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP) – a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty – has awarded Tenacious Caregiver Awards to four distinguished NFP providers at the NFP National Symposium in Nashville. The recipients are: Keisha Lucas, an NFP nurse at … Continued

Leaders in Health Care and Human Resources named to Nurse-Family Partnership Board of Directors

DENVER, CO (June 25, 2019) – Nurse-Family Partnership ®, a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathy Cooney, former chief people officer at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., and David Perez, former president and CEO of Terumo BCT, to the Nurse-Family Partnership National … Continued

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP HONORS TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN ZERWAS WITH THE FORCE FOR GOOD PUBLIC POLICY AWARD

 DENVER, CO (May 14, 2019) — Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP) – a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty – has awarded the Force for Good Public Policy Award to Texas State Representative John Zerwas (R-Richmond). Representative Zerwas, who has been a physician in the Houston area for more than 30 … Continued

FORMER NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP MOM FEATURED IN HBO DOCUMENTARY FOSTER

FOSTER is an HBO social documentary that features former Nurse-Family Partnership mom Jessica Chandler. FOSTER traces a complex path through the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, interweaving first-hand stories of those affected by the system. Jessica Chandler, one of the characters in the film, describes how NFP was a huge impact in … Continued

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP HONORS PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATOR PAT BROWNE WITH THE FORCE FOR GOOD PUBLIC POLICY AWARD

DENVER, CO (April 30, 2019) — Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP) – a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty – has awarded the Force for Good Public Policy Award to Pennsylvania State Senator Pat Browne (R-Lehigh). Browne has long been a leading advocate for Nurse-Family Partnership and for investing in home … Continued

ELIZABETH SLATER JASPER NAMED CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER FOR NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

DENVER, COLO. (March 19, 2019) – Elizabeth Slater Jasper, who has been part of the executive team at the Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office for more than five years, has been named chief legal officer, Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) announced today. “Throughout her work on the legal team at Nurse-Family Partnership, Elizabeth has distinguished herself as … Continued

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP UNVEILS PARENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

DENVER, COLO. (March 12, 2019)  – One woman learned she was pregnant just before her husband was to be deployed in the military. Another feared for her future as the father of her child descended into addiction. Confronting these daunting challenges is all in a day’s work for the team at Nurse-Family Partnership ®, which … Continued

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE AWARDS OVER $13.5 MILLION TO EXPAND LOCAL PROGRAMS

DENVER, CO (February 21, 2019) — The Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office announced that it has awarded over $13.5 million to expand its reach to serve more vulnerable families and impact local communities across the country. This initiative is part of Nurse-Family Partnership’s strategic plan to double the number of families served by 2023. These … Continued

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP HONORS GOV. TOM WOLF WITH THE FORCE FOR GOOD PUBLIC POLICY AWARD

DENVER, CO (December 10, 2018) — Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP) – a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty – has awarded Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf with the Force for Good Public Policy Award. His staunch advocacy for maternal and child health will enable Nurse-Family Partnership to expand home visiting services … Continued

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP HONORS PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATOR LISA BAKER WITH THE FORCE FOR GOOD PUBLIC POLICY AWARD

Force for Good Award recognizes policymakers for making a difference for families in poverty  DENVER, CO (October 4, 2018) — Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP) – a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty – is awarding today the Force for Good Public Policy Award to Pennsylvania State Senator Lisa Baker (R-Lehman). … Continued

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AWARDS WOODY MCCUTCHEN AND BOB HILL WITH THE FIRST ROBERT F. HILL AWARDS FOR EXCEPTIONAL IMPACT

DENVER, CO (September 26, 2018) — Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP) – a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty – has awarded Woodrow “Woody” McCutchen and Robert “Bob” F. Hill with the first Robert F. Hill Awards for Exceptional Impact. “Widespread realization of our vision for change would never have been … Continued

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP HONORS NEW YORK SENATOR ELAINE PHILLIPS AND ASSEMBLYWOMAN MICHAELLE SOLAGES WITH THE FORCE FOR GOOD PUBLIC POLICY AWARD

The Force for Good Award recognizes policymakers for making a difference for families in poverty  DENVER, CO (September 13, 2018) — Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP) – a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty – has awarded New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (AD-22) and Senator Elaine Phillips (SD-7) the Force … Continued