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Evidence-based public policy.

Nurse-Family Partnership is a model program for evidence-based public policy and is among the strongest programs for preventive interventions offered for public investment.

Every year, approximately 600,000 children are born to low-income, first-time mothers in the U.S. who are at the greatest risk of suffering health, education and economic disparities. By offering support to this vulnerable population, Nurse-Family Partnership empowers pregnant women and their families to improve their health and education, and economic self-sufficiency. However, state and federal funding is essential if Nurse-Family Partnership is to be made available to every eligible first-time, low-income family.

Across the nation, cities and states are realizing the value of evidence-based public policy through programs that are verified to improve outcomes for families and communities, such as Nurse-Family Partnership. Its proven effectiveness makes Nurse-Family Partnership a model of evidence-based public policy that delivers a substantial return on investment. Along with unsurpassed health, educational and economic outcomes, Nurse-Family Partnership services have shown decreases in the number of families enrolled in Medicaid and food stamps programs, as well as improvements in pregnancy outcomes, health status, school achievement, parental employment and family stability.

Delivering a substantial return on investment.

In a 2005 analysis, the RAND Corporation found a net benefit to society of $34,148 per family served, equating to a $5.70 return per dollar invested in Nurse-Family Partnership.