First Born Program of Los Alamos County/

First Born Program of Los Alamos County

First Born Program of Los Alamos County offers research-based curriculum and relationship-centered support through free weekly home visits. Families identify their personal goals and learn to build upon their strengths, recognize challenges and opportunities for growth, and establish healthy relationships whose effects will last a lifetime. The relationship with an assigned, trained Home Visitor starts with prenatal care and continues to age 3 years, or until the family goals are achieved. The program's curriculum includes comprehensive tools, periodic preventative screenings for dperession, domestic violence, safety, and physical, emotional and social development, as well as activities, and educational materials that are adapted to each family's needs. A healthy pregnancy and healthy baby are not only critical to the immediate well being of mother and child but are also basic to the long-term health and success of family and community.