Nurse-Family Partnership in Robeson and Columbus Counties
Robeson County Department of Public Health
Program launched: February 2009
Mothers enrolled as of February 2012: 132
Babies born as of February 2012: 164
Robeson County Fact Sheet
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Robeson County Community Partners
Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc.
Challenges in Robeson County
- 40.4% of children under 18 in Robeson County live in poverty (Kids Count Data Center, 2008)
- 10.9% of Robeson County infants were classified as low-birth-weight, compared to the statewide rate of 9.1% (Kids Count Data Center, 2008)
- From 2005 – 2009, nearly 18% of live births in the county were to mothers who smoked during pregnancy (NC Center for Health Statistics)
Nurse-Family Partnership Success Stories in Robeson County
- NFP Nurse Home Visitor Jessica worked closely with her client to encourage healthy practices. The young mother was able to maintain a healthy weight during and after pregnancy, and she successfully breastfed her healthy baby girl. With Jessica’s encouragement, the mother graduated from college and is currently teaching at a local elementary school.
- NFP Nurse Home Visitor Kelly promoted healthy maternal habits to her client and encouraged her to breastfeed, supplying information and resources to help the young mother succeed. The mother is active in the Army Reserves and now attends college. With the support of nurse Kelly, she is continuing her education, working part-time and raising a healthy baby girl.
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