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Nurse-Family Partnership

At Starfish, we help empower families from the very beginning.

We are accepting NEW clients. Contact us: (833) 637-2229 or click here

About Nurse-Family Partnership

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a national nonprofit that, for nearly four decades, has delivered a life-changing community health program model in locations throughout the United States. The goal: empowering first-time moms to create strong futures for themselves and their babies.

How does NFP work?

Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in your pregnancy, and continuing through your baby’s second birthday. Early = week 16 (4 months).

A relationship you can count on

Nurses and mothers make a 2.5-year commitment to each other. This equals about 60 planned home visits. That’s a lot of quality time! Our Starfish nurses help guide you, as a first-time mother, through the emotional, social, and physical challenges as you prepare for a healthy birth.

  • Prenatal support is just the starting point. We support you after delivery to continue positive growth for you and your baby.

NFP in action: take a look

Check out this inspiring story captured by Fox 2 Detroit, featuring Starfish NFP Supervisor Melissa Klein and NFP mom Shar Fuquay.

Telehealth helps our staff stay connected with NFP moms. “I’ve found that each mom has different needs, different technologies, different spaces,” Starfish NFP Nurse Kimberly Bracey shares. “No matter what the moms need, we’re meeting them where they are.” Click to read the article or click to download the PDF. Read about even more amazing success stories facilitated by Nurse-Family Partnership.

What are the many benefits?

Prenatal best practices

  • Prenatal care from health care providers
  • How to improve your diet
  • How to prepare for the arrival of your baby (e.g., what happens when you give birth?)
  • Challenges following the first few weeks after delivery (e.g., breastfeeding and potential postpartum depression)

Health and development for both you and your baby

  • Individualized parent coaching based on your needs
  • Child development milestones and behavior
  • Sensitive and responsive caregiving.

Life coaching for you and your family

  • We’re here to offer support and resources to invest in your vision for your future (e.g., staying in school, finding employment, planned future pregnancies)
  • Includes family members, the baby’s father, and friends

Meet our NFP team

We have a committed and experienced team of nursing professionals and support staff, including a data administrator who is vital to our success. Each brings a unique set of talents, but all are committed to creating a strong and nurturing bond with their family partners.

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Meet our NFP supervisor

Melissa Klein, RN, BSN has been a registered nurse for 9 years. She received her associate’s degree at Wayne County Community College and went on to earn her bachelor’s at the University of Michigan. Melissa began her professional nursing career as a labor and delivery nurse at Hutzel Women’s Hospital, then transitioned to Nurse-Family Partnership Detroit. As a home-visiting nurse Melissa served her community for 3 years. She is now the Starfish nursing supervisor for Nurse-Family Partnership. Melissa is a lifelong Detroiter who has a strong commitment to and compassion for the families of Detroit, especially its maternal and infant community. Melissa is pictured above; she is second from the left.

Nurse-Family Partnership – Contact

Contact our NFP team:
(833) NFP-BABY

  • For information
  • To enroll
  • Click to request information

Our Hours

  • 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our Clients: Who We Serve

  • First-time moms-to-be who are up to 28 weeks (7 months) pregnant
  • Residents of Wayne County

Program Cost

  • NFP services are provided at no cost to families
  • Guidelines: Must be eligible for (but not necessarily receive) WIC, Medicaid, or DHS assistance.

Starfish NFP Partners

  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (program funder)
  • Nurse-Family Partnership

Nurse-Family Partnership – Locations

OUR LOCATIONS

NFP services are provided in your home. Starfish has also partnered with Brilliant Detroit, which provides a nurturing space for services as needed.

Nurse-Family Partnership – Learn more

Learn more about Nurse-Family Partnership

  • Proven Results Through Research
  • Evidence of Effectiveness

Nurse-Family Partnership Flier

Download our Flier

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For media inquiries:

  • Email: jwaits@sfish.org
  • Call/Text: (313) 949-3142

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Strengthening families to create brighter futures for children.

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Starfish Family Services
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30000 Hiveley
Inkster, MI 48141
734. 728. 3400

starfish@sfish.org

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