Community Nurse Programs

To request more information about our community nursing programs and to figure out which program is best for you, please scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out our Contact Us form.

Babies First!

Babies First! is a community nursing program for families with babies and children up to age 5. Our goal is to help families make sure that their babies are healthy and happy as they grow and learn. Public Health Nurses make home visits to help families learn to care for their child, provide developmental screenings, and connect to community resources.

What can we do for you:

• Weigh your baby
• Help with breastfeeding
• Check to make sure your baby is learning and growing as they should
• Parenting information
• Health education and information
• Advocacy
• Referrals and connections to services in other agencies

CaCoon 

The CaCoon program is a community nursing program that helps families with children with special health needs, such as developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and other health issues that require special medical and parenting services. We work with families from birth to the age of 21. Raising a child with special health needs can be both challenging and rewarding.

A CaCoon's public health nurse can:

• Answer questions about a child's health needs and special care
• Help find special services as close to a child's home as possible
• Help prevent problems that could be related to a child's health condition
• Support families in times of stress and crisis
• Work with primary care physician to coordinate health care and specialty services
• Help families identify specialty financial services for which their child may qualify

Family Connects

The Family Connects Oregon program supports parents by linking nurses, community resources, and families. Our mission is to connect you with resources that nurture your whole family and support your child. It’s about planting seeds for the future. Together, we’re growing healthy babies! Learn more about this program by visiting the Family Connects Oregon website or reading this article. 

Nurse-Family Partnership

The Nurse-Family Partnership program is for first-time mothers that are 28 weeks or less. New mothers will receive help from a personal nurse who will come to your home to offer advice, support, and a good laugh when you need it most throughout your pregnancy and until your baby is 2 years old. Learn more about this program.

FamilyCore

FamilyCore is a community services network, in collaboration with Yamhill Community Care (YCCO), that connects parents with a broad support system to meet challenges head-on and to nurture strong families with children ages 0 to 5. Learn more about FamilyCore.

• Online Referral Submission
• FamilyCore Referral Form (PDF)

Please call us or fill out the Contact Us form below to get more information and find out which program is right for you and your baby. All community nursing programs are provided at no cost to families.

Phone: 503-434-7525 or 503-554-7842
Phone: TTY 800-735-2900
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Additional Resources

• Safe Sleep Information & SIDS Prevention
• Willamette Valley Medical Center Childbirth Education Classes
• Oregon Health Authority Babies First! Program Information