Mothers receive information on promoting a healthy, safe lifestyle for their family while learning about the types of help and resources available to them in the community. These services are provided at no cost.

Services include:

• Home based services are provided by a registered nurse and the visits are scheduled according to the individual needs of the mother and family. The visits continue until the baby is two years old.
• Supporting pregnant mother’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Physical exam of the unclothed infant or child.
• Measurement of height, weight and head of infant or child.
• Assessment of the family’s health habits, nutrition and eating practices.
• Education on family planning.
• Education on discipline choices, parent skills, and child development.
• Education on illness, accidents and injury prevention.
• Grief counseling for families experiencing the loss of a child.
• Referrals to resources based on family needs.

THD is not responsible, professionally or financially, for medical treatment, hospitalization or other services provided outside the THD after referral by THD personnel.

Enrollment

To enroll in the Children First Program, please call (918) 779-6949 or fill out a Referral Form below.