Family Connects
Help Give Every Baby a Strong Start
Every family deserves support in those first critical weeks with a newborn, and you can help make that possible.
MercyOne Genesis Family Connects brings together healthcare providers, community resources, and families to ensure parents are not navigating this journey alone. Through complimentary in-home nurse visits, the program connects families with the care, education, and resources they need to nurture their whole family and support their child’s healthy growth and development.
Because of generous donors, families, whether first-time or experienced, receive trusted guidance right in their homes at no cost.
Your Impact
Your support helps provide in-home visits from specially trained nurses who assist families with:
- Baby weight checks and maternal health assessments
- Breast or bottle-feeding support
- Postpartum depression screening
- Infant care basics like bathing, diapering, and safe sleep
- Managing infant crying and adjusting to new family dynamics
- Preparing for a return to work
- Connecting to childcare, financial resources, and community programs
- Accessing parent support groups, early literacy resources, and more
These visits do more than answer questions, they build confidence, reduce stress, and ensure families have the tools they need to thrive.
Strengthening Families. Strengthening Our Community.
Family Connects is a proven, community-wide effort. Research shows that families who participate feel less anxious, have better access to quality childcare, and experience fewer emergency hospital visits.
It’s about planting seeds for the future—nurturing healthy babies today while building a stronger, more prosperous community for tomorrow.
Make a Difference Today
Your generosity makes these life-changing connections possible. Every gift helps ensure that no family faces those early days alone.
To request a Family Connects visit contact MercyOne Genesis VNA at 563-421-5500 or 563-242-7165.
