Pregnancy

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We offer three free programs for pregnant people living in Dane County: The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program, the Nurse Family Partnership program, and the Prenatal Care Coordination program. They give support and information to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

To learn about the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program, please visit our webpage.

Our Nurse Family Partnership and Prenatal Care Coordination program provides:

  • Personal support to set goals and reach them.
  • Help getting health care.
  • Information on topics like: healthy eating, preparing for childbirth and parenting, safe sleep, child development, staying active, breastfeeding, and more.
  • Help finding community services.

If you are eligible for one of these programs, you will also have access to all options counseling if you are considering abortion or adoption.

You do not need to be a legal resident to apply for any of our pregnancy programs.

Nurse Family Partnership Program

  • For people who are pregnant with their first child. 
  • You must enroll before the end of 28 weeks in your pregnancy.
  • You are income eligible if you qualify for the programs below. (You do not need to be enrolled in these programs.)
    • WIC
    • FoodShare
    • Medicaid
    • Wisconsin Works Program (W-2)
  • Our nurses will work with you and your family until your baby is 2 years old.

Prenatal Care Coordination Program

  • You can enroll anytime during your pregnancy (the sooner the better!).
  • You are income eligible if you qualify for the programs below. (You do not need to be enrolled in these programs.) 
    • WIC
    • FoodShare
    • Medicaid
    • Wisconsin Works Program (W-2)
  • You do not need to be in your first pregnancy.
  • Our nurses will work with you and your family until your baby is 2 months old.

Perinatal Care Coordination (PNCC) & Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) client visits are available in person, by phone or by virtual visit.

Apply

  • Are you pregnant and want to apply?
    • Fill out our short form: English / Spanish
    • If you are on WIC, ask to apply at your next appointment.
  • Are you an agency or provider and want to apply for someone else who is interested?
  • If you prefer to talk to someone, you can call us at (608) 266-4821.

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