Guernsey County Health Department

04/07/2026

03/30/2026

Becoming a parent means everything is new—feeding, sleeping, changing, and adjusting to life together. With Family Connects Ohio, a nurse can come to your home to help you navigate these first weeks with confidence. 💙

No cost. No strings. Just support for you, your family and your baby.

To learn more visit: helpmegrow.org/familyconnects

To schedule your visit or refer a loved one: https://bit.ly/FCOGuernsey

03/23/2026

A Family Connects Ohio visit is about more than health check-ins — it's about listening to parents and helping meet their unique needs.

Our nurses:
💙 Provide newborn + maternal health checks
💙 Listen without judgment
💙 Help connect you and your family to local resources like child care, lactation support, and mental health services
📅 Recommended at 2–5 weeks postpartum, available up to 12 weeks
🏠Free for families with newborns who reside in Guernsey County

To learn more visit: helpmegroworg/familyconnects
To schedule your visit or refer a loved one: https://bit.ly/FCOGuernsey

03/18/2026

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03/15/2026

👶 Attention Guernsey County families with newborns!

Did you know you can have a nurse visit right in your home—and it’s completely FREE? 🙌

Family Connects Ohio is a program designed to support families with newborns before the 6-week postpartum follow-up. A nurse will come to your home to check on the health and well-being of both you and your baby, guiding you through those first crucial weeks.

Whether you're navigating feeding, healing, sleep, or mood changes, Family Connects Ohio brings the support to you. 👶💖

✅ Available to all Guernsey County families with or expecting a newborn regardless of income or birth setting✅ Scheduled from 2 weeks postpartum up to 12 weeks✅ Personalized to your family’s needs and concerns

To sign up or refer someone:

1. Complete this intake form: https://bit.ly/FCOGuernsey and select ‘Family Connects’ from the service options
2. A Help Me Grow representative will call within 1-2 business days to schedule the appointment

To learn more about Family Connects Ohio, visit: https://www.helpmegrow.org/FamilyConnects

03/09/2026

The postpartum period is a whirlwind — especially when you’re navigating newborn care while preparing to return to work. 💙

Family Connects Ohio offers a free, in-home nurse visit for all families with newborns in Darke County, no matter your income, birth setting, or background. Our nurses check in on you and your baby — supporting feeding, healing, emotions, sleep, and so much more.

📅 Recommended at 2–5 weeks postpartum (available up to 12 weeks)

💡 Evidence-based, personalized care

🏠 Right in the comfort of your own home

💙 Always free for families

✨ Give yourself the gift of support — because every parent deserves it.

To learn more visit: helpmegrow.org/familyconnects

To schedule your visit or refer a loved one: https://bit.ly/FCODarke

03/06/2026

We are now able to print birth certificates.

Send a message to learn more

03/05/2026

We can NOT process birth certificates at this time.
Death certificates CAN be issued!

03/05/2026

Our vital statistic system is currently down. We can not process birth and death certificates at this time.

03/02/2026

In those first few weeks, it's easy for new moms to put all their energy into caring for their baby — and forget to check in on themselves. But your health matters too. 💙

Family Connects Ohio nurses come to your home to make sure both you and your baby are doing well. Sometimes that means spotting symptoms you might overlook, encouraging you to seek care, or simply reminding you that taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your baby.

📅 A free, in-home visit from a registered nurse
🏠 Available to all families in Guernsey County
💡 Recommended at 2–5 weeks postpartum but available at up to 12

💙 Because your health matters — to your baby, and to us.

To learn more visit: helpmegrow.org/familyconnects

To schedule your visit or refer a loved one: https://bit.ly/FCOGuernsey