How does NYC Nurse-Family Partnership work?

Get paired with a registered nurse and a social work team who will meet regularly with you to talk about pregnancy, parenting, your child’s health and development, and whatever else is on your mind Your nurse will help you: Know what to expect during pregnancy and childbirth Learn how to care for your baby, including feeding, bathing, and safe sleep Understand how babies learn and grow Give your baby the best possible start in life Your nurse can also: Support your personal goals, like education and employment Connect you with other resources like health insurance, mental health care, child care, and educational programs Sign up anytime during your pregnancy

Am I eligible for NYC Nurse-Family Partnership?

You’re eligible if you can answer yes to these three questions: Are you pregnant? Do you live in New York City? Are you eligible or think you may be eligible for Medicaid or WIC ? This program is open to all eligible parents, regardless of age, immigration status, or gender identity.

NYC Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)

Q: How do I Apply to NYC Nurse-Family Partnership?

Parents can apply to the program and get a personal nurse by emailing nycnfp@health.nyc.gov . Service providers can refer patients or clients to NYC NFP by filling out the referral form and emailing it to nycnfp@health.nyc.gov . Call 347-396-4200 to apply.

How it works

Get free at-home nurse visits and mental health support during pregnancy through your child’s second birthday.

Get paired with a registered nurse and a social work team who will meet regularly with you to talk about pregnancy, parenting, your child’s health and development, and whatever else is on your mind
Your nurse will help you:
- Know what to expect during pregnancy and childbirth
- Learn how to care for your baby, including feeding, bathing, and safe sleep
- Understand how babies learn and grow
- Give your baby the best possible start in life
Your nurse can also:
- Support your personal goals, like education and employment
- Connect you with other resources like health insurance, mental health care, child care, and educational programs
Sign up anytime during your pregnancy

Eligibility requirements

You’re eligible if you can answer yes to these three questions:

Are you pregnant?
Do you live in New York City?
Are you eligible or think you may be eligible for Medicaid or WIC?

This program is open to all eligible parents, regardless of age, immigration status, or gender identity.

How to apply

Parents can apply to the program and get a personal nurse by emailing [email protected].

Service providers can refer patients or clients to NYC NFP by filling out the referral form and emailing it to [email protected].

Download referral form

Call 347-396-4200 to apply.

Get help

Visit the NYC NFP website

Learn how your nurse supports you during pregnancy and beyond

Email NYC NFP

Email NYC NFP with questions

Call 311

Call 311 and say you’re pregnant and interested in the Nurse-Family Partnership

Call NYC NFP

Call 347-396-4200 for more information

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Last Updated February 5, 2026

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