Babies First is a public health nurse home visiting program that is available to all Malheur County residents who are pregnant or have a child up to the age of 5. This free, voluntary program promotes health and well-being during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood. It provides referrals to needed resources and tailored parenting education.

Family Connects is a public nurse home visiting program that offers a free nurse visit to all residents of Malheur County who have recently a baby. The program provides a comprehensive nursing assessment for both the parent and the newborn. Additionally, the nurse helps connect the family with necessary resources and support services.

Healthy Families Eastern Oregon, an affiliate of Healthy Families America (HFA), is a leading home visiting program in the United States that supports families and follows an evidence-based relationship model. It upholds the four pillars of a healthy relationship: safety, comfort, predictability, and joy. Parents who experience these aspects genuinely in a relationship can then create the same nurturing environment for their children.

This free, voluntary program is available to all families living in Malheur County who are expecting or have had a baby in the past three months, continuing services up to the child’s fifth year, regardless of income. Families are paired with a Family Support Specialist who provides support through the joys and challenges of parenting. Understanding that each family is unique, we are dedicated to accommodating your family’s preferences.

Our goal is to link you with the necessary resources and services. We organize events and foster connections with other new parents to build a supportive community.

A baby’s brain will double in size in the first year and reach 80% of its adult size by age three. Healthy Families Eastern Oregon offers two evidence-based curricula, featuring activities that are developmentally appropriate to encourage your child’s cognitive, social, and physical development.

We are Early Head Start and we support the parents on their parenting journey. We do weekly visits and 2 play groups a month with periodic field trips. We support you with resources and services that may be needed. Must be Oregon resident and from pregnancy up to 3 years old.

Baker Relief Nursery offers support to parents with children ages birth to five that are experiencing multiple stressors. Services include therapeutic early childhood classrooms for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, scheduled respite care for parents to receive a break, parent education classes and groups, family fun activities, emergency support, onsite resources (diaper bank, food pantry, and children’s clothing closet), along with transportation to and from our classroom.

Partnership with ODHS for families engaged in TANF

Healthy Families Eastern Oregon, an affiliate of Healthy Families America (HFA), is a leading home visiting program in the United States that supports families and follows an evidence-based relationship model. It upholds the four pillars of a healthy relationship: safety, comfort, predictability, and joy. Parents who experience these aspects genuinely in a relationship can then create the same nurturing environment for their children.

This free, voluntary program is available to all families living in Baker County who are expecting or have had a baby in the past three months, continuing services up to the child’s fifth year, regardless of income. Families are paired with a Family Support Specialist who provides support through the joys and challenges of parenting. Understanding that each family is unique, we are dedicated to accommodating your family’s preferences.

Our goal is to link you with the necessary resources and services. We organize events and foster connections with other new parents to build a supportive community.

A baby’s brain will double in size in the first year and reach 80% of its adult size by age three. Healthy Families Eastern Oregon offers two evidence-based curricula, featuring activities that are developmentally appropriate to encourage your child’s cognitive, social, and physical development.

The CaCoon program serves families with children from birth to age 20 who have (or are at risk of
having) a chronic health condition or disability. Public health nurses who are specially trained to care for
children and youth with special health needs offer CaCoon care coordination services. Since family
members have a central role in the care of their child, all services are planned around the desires and
concerns of the family. Eligibility is not tied to family income or insurance status. There is no charge to
families. A CaCoon nurse works with your family and your child’s health care providers to assist in areas
such as:

• • Help you find information about your child’s condition
  • Screen your child for any concerns regarding development, nutrition, hearing, vision, or other
    health issues
  • Partner with you to advocate for your child and family
  • Help your family locate financial assistance to help pay for your child’s care
  • Refer you to parent or family support organizations
  • Refer you to local resources for early intervention, occupational and/or speech therapy, and
    preschool

Babies First! Is a VOLUNTARY and FREE home visiting program offered by the Baker County Health Department. We provide nurse visits for pregnant women and families with babies and young children up to age 5.

Our mission is to promote health and well-being during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood through prevention and early identification of problems. We help make sure moms, families and babies have the support and resources they need to be healthy.

Partnership with ODHS for parents engaged in TANF

We provide HV for new families with new babies, moms who need breastfeeding support. We are also able to provide WIC and developmental screenings in the home when patients are unable to come to the clinic.