Free Support for New Parents in Cumberland County
Babies don’t come with an instruction manual, so we’re here to help. Family Connects North Carolina: Southeastern Region offers up to 12 weeks of free newborn support for families in Cumberland County.
Our community-wide 12-week support program is designed to ease the transition into parenthood. Eligible families receive up to 12 weeks of support, including a home or virtual visit from a specially trained registered nurse from our partners at Carolina Collaborative Community Care (4C), typically around 3 weeks after birth.
Following the visit, families continue to receive personalized support until their baby reaches 12 weeks old. This program helps parents confidently navigate the early months, offering guidance, resources, and care for both baby and household.
* Virtual visits are conducted via telephone, web-based telehealth, etc.
What happens during a home visit?
FOR BABY
- Baby weight check
- Safe sleep information
- Infant feeding and fussiness
- Help with bathing, diapering, and swaddling
FOR BIRTHING PARENT
- Health check for the birthing parent
- Breastfeeding support
- Family planning advice
- Postpartum depression screening
FOR FAMILY
- Schedule doctor’s appointments
- Understanding childcare options
- Early literacy information
- Community resources and connections
Hear from Family Connects Families and read how this program supports local families.
Email us if you are a community stakeholder and would like more information.
This work is funded through North Carolina’s Smart Start initiative and by federal award number SLFRP0353 awarded to The City of Fayetteville by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The program is a collaboration between the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Family Connects International, Cape Fear Valley Health, and our nursing partner, Carolina Collaborative Community Care (4C).
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