Family Connects

Family Connects New Orleans

The first few weeks welcoming home a newborn can be challenging for any parent. Newborns don't come with an instruction manual so it's normal to feel uncertain at times. This is where Touro comes in.

Family Connects New Orleans is a free program offered at Touro that provides in-home support and guidance from a highly-trained registered nurse. The nurse can also connect you with community resources and parenting groups to help you feel more connected and supported in your parenting journey at no additional cost to you.

The Family Connects program is available for all families that reside in New Orleans.

What kind of support can you expect?

Support for parent(s):

• Patient well-being
• Parent emotional support
• Breastfeeding support

Support for caring for infant:

• Child care plans
• Parent-child relationship
• Management of infant crying

Support for healthcare:

• Maternal health
• Infant health
• Healthcare

Support for a safe home:

• Household safety/material supports
• Family and community support
• History with parenting difficulties

Additional details

• Visits are scheduled around 3 weeks after birth
• As an eligible recipient, you will not be charged
• All visits are made by a highly-trained Touro registered nurse
• Helping all families regardless of income or background

If you're interested in speaking with a Family Connects nurse email FamilyConnects@LCMChealth.org or call 504.897.8889