Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
First Steps offers free in‑home nurse visits to families in Sherburne and neighboring counties
Summary
A First Steps Central Minnesota representative described a free, voluntary home‑visiting program that provides nurse home visits, parenting education, weighing of infants and referral pathways for families in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties; a participating parent said the program was helpful but wished it lasted longer.
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…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
