Providing New Parents with Support, Information, Resources and Connections to Community Services

For all families, being a parent to a newborn child is understandably overwhelming – there is a lot of change to adjust to, and parents are often uncertain where to turn.

Regardless of income, risk factors or background, it is not unusual for parents to feel overloaded, fatigued and alone, while driven by a desire to provide the absolute best life to their children. Meeting and connecting with families during this time is critical for addressing parent worries.

Family Connects Illinois (FC IL) provides an entry way for all families in a community to receive customized services and support after welcoming a nurse for a home visit after a child is born.

Our mission is to ensure the well-being of every baby, new mother and family in Illinois by bridging the gap between a family’s unique needs and wishes and community resources and local systems of care. This universal approach ensures that all families are less dependent on seeking out these types of services on their own and strengthens the collaboration, coordination and availability of a community’s support services available for families