A program representative described First Steps family home visiting as “a free and voluntary program” that pairs nurses with pregnant, postpartum and parenting families for in‑home or community visits aimed at education, support and connection to resources.

The program representative said visits can take place in a family’s home or in a community setting “wherever you’re most comfortable,” and that staff offer support during pregnancy and as children grow. “We can also offer information and support with the child's feedings, whether that be breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or solid foods,” the representative said, and added that staff bring a scale to visits to weigh infants.

A participating parent praised the services and recommended them to other new parents. “I love the, the resources that you were giving it to me as a new mom to know the stages of the kids, what to do, what to expect,” the participant said, adding that having someone who listens at home was especially valuable. The participant also said, “2 years is not very enough,” voicing a desire for longer support from the program.

The representative listed the counties served as Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties and said families can refer themselves or be referred by someone else. Enrollment is available through the First Steps Central Minnesota website; the representative said users should click the “make a referral” tab on the homepage and complete the form or call an intake number, though a phone number was not provided in the transcript.

The presentation emphasized outreach through personal recommendation: staff said several families had already referred friends after learning about the in‑home nurse option. The transcript does not specify program duration, eligibility criteria beyond pregnancy/postpartum/parenting status, or the intake phone number.

For more information, the representative directed listeners to the First Steps Central Minnesota website’s referral page.