Family Connects International

Family Connects International Essential Connections for Each and Every Newborn

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible women making a difference in their communities.Today...
03/31/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible women making a difference in their communities.

Today, we’re proud to highlight Briana Bejarno, a leader supporting home visitation programs across Colorado, helping strengthen systems and expand access for families statewide. From launching services in new communities to reaching key milestones, her work continues to drive meaningful impact.

As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re honored to feature Briana as the final spotlight in our series—ending with a powerful example of leadership and impact.

Thank you, Briana, for your commitment to strengthening families and creating lasting change. We’re grateful for all that you do.

03/30/2026

Every parent welcoming a newborn deserves accessible, trusted support — and communities thrive when that support is built into the systems that serve them.

Family Connects offers a proven, scalable approach that helps states and human services agencies strengthen family wellbeing from day one.

- Universal Access.
- Nurse-led.
- Community-connected.
- Evidence-backed.

When Family Connects is available, whole communities thrive.

Improve outcomes for children and families with Family Connects.

Learn more at FamilyConnects.org
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible women making a difference in their communities.Today...
03/26/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible women making a difference in their communities.

Today, we’re proud to highlight Jessica Wilkerson, a leader that helped bring Family Connects to Chicago, working to expand access to care and build systems that support families from the very beginning. Through her leadership, she has helped launch and grow this work—even during challenging moments like COVID-19.

Thank you, Jessica, for your commitment to strengthening families and creating lasting impact. We’re grateful for all that you do.

IF parents receive support early in their child’s life … THEN whole households benefit from more stable, nurturing envir...
03/26/2026

IF parents receive support early in their child’s life …

THEN whole households benefit from more stable, nurturing environment.

WHEN families have the resources and connections, they need …

THEN communities see stronger early development, better health outcomes, and reduced long-term costs tied to preventable crises.

And IF we invest in universal programs like Family Connects …

THEN every family gets a strong start — and every community reaps the return through healthier children, resilient parents, and a more connected support system.

FAMILY IS OUR BEST INVESTMENT

And it starts at the very beginning.
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The earliest months of life are a period of rapid growth — and profound vulnerability.In the most recent reporting year ...
03/25/2026

The earliest months of life are a period of rapid growth — and profound vulnerability.

In the most recent reporting year national data indicates there were 1,968 child fatalities.

Among these cases, infants under one were 3x more likely to suffer fatal injuries.
This heartbreaking statistic underscores a simple truth: The newborn period is when families need support the most.

When we invest in families during the first weeks of life, we are investing in safety, stability, and healthier futures.
Protecting infants starts with supporting the parents who care for them.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible women making a difference in their communities.Today...
03/24/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible women making a difference in their communities.

Today, we’re proud to highlight a dedicated Nurse Supervisor, Lori Sprecher, with Family Connects in Frederick County, who has been leading her team since Fall 2022. Through her leadership, she has built a strong, mission-driven team committed to supporting birthing people and babies, while achieving milestones like FCI certification in just 8 months.

Thank you, Lori, for your commitment to strengthening families and creating lasting impact. We’re grateful
for all that you do.

03/23/2026

Every parent deserves support — and sometimes the most important step is simply asking for it.

Family Connects is here for you, right from the start.

No judgment.
No cost.
Totally confidential.

Whether you're looking for reassurance, have questions about your healing or your baby’s needs, or just want someone to talk to during this big transition, our nurses are ready to help.

Reaching out isn’t a sign that something’s wrong. It’s a sign of a strong family.

Support is a conversation away. ..
FamilyConnects.org

The first weeks with a new baby can be full of love — and a lot of questions. 💛That’s why Family Connects NJ is there fo...
03/20/2026

The first weeks with a new baby can be full of love — and a lot of questions. 💛

That’s why Family Connects NJ is there for every family. Through in-home nurse visits, families get trusted care, answers, and connections to the support they need — right when it matters most.
Because every baby deserves a strong start.

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New Jersey Department of Children and Families
New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority
Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
Capital Health

Celebrating our incredible FCI team💙Happy work anniversary to our amazing staff! We’re grateful for all you do.
03/20/2026

Celebrating our incredible FCI team💙

Happy work anniversary to our amazing staff! We’re grateful for all you do.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on the amazing women making a difference in our communities.Tod...
03/19/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on the amazing women making a difference in our communities.

Today, we’re proud to highlight Lucy, who leads outreach and business development efforts at Family Connects in Jefferson County, working to build strong referral networks and increase community awareness so more families can access support.

Thank you, Lucy, for your commitment to strengthening families and building systems that support them. We’re grateful for the impact you make every day.

Parenting a newborn comes with a lot of questions — and that’s a good thing.Understanding child development and learning...
03/19/2026

Parenting a newborn comes with a lot of questions — and that’s a good thing.

Understanding child development and learning effective parenting strategies doesn’t just make the early days easier,
it strengthens the foundation for a child’s lifelong wellbeing.

When parents have access to reliable information about soothing, feeding, sleep, safety, and developmental milestones, they are better able to:

- Respond confidently to their baby’s needs.
- Support healthy emotional and physical development.
- Reduce stress and uncertainty.
- Build stronger connections with their child.
- Make informed decisions that promote safety and stability.

Parenting knowledge isn’t about being perfect. It’s about feeling prepared, supported, and connected.

Visit FamilyConnects.org to learn more.
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Connecting in person makes the impact even stronger! From representing at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Pro...
03/18/2026

Connecting in person makes the impact even stronger! From representing at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs Conference, to celebrating the Lincoln-Lancaster team’s incredible milestone of 2,000 home visits, to highlighting Rain and Jordan’s work at the Idaho Strengthening Families Institute—these moments show the power of strengthening communities together.

We’re grateful for and inspired by partners who turn mission into action.

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Connecting Every Child to a Healthy Future

The earliest months of human life are foundational for later development — including social, emotional, and brain development — with the physical and mental health of the mother playing a critical role. Too many families of newborn infants have unmet needs that keep them from achieving successful outcomes for their children, and most communities are not organized in ways that identify and serve these families effectively.

Family Connects International offers an evidence-based model that combines engagement and alignment of community service providers with short-term nurse home visiting beginning in the first month after birth. The Family Connects model is designed to be delivered to all families with newborns, free-of-charge.

Through an ongoing randomized controlled trial evaluation, this model is proving to have a positive impact on increasing family connections to community agencies, improving the parent-child relationship, reducing incidence of postpartum anxiety, reducing the use of emergency health care, and reducing the number of investigations for suspected child maltreatment.

We work with a variety of communities, hospital systems and agencies across the country who want to implement this effective model at a local level. For more information about implementing Family Connects in your community, contact us at familyconnects@duke.edu.