Parenting, especially for the first time, brings up so many questions and anxieties. Babies don’t come with instructions, but there are several programs that can help you parent with confidence. Even better, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home.
Home visiting programs will help you analyze obstacles and celebrate milestones. Home visitors offer support for both you and your baby and can be an invaluable resource.
Thank you to Lovelace Health System for sponsoring this guide.
Expecting a baby is an exciting and life-changing journey. Lovelace would like to make your experience as memorable and stress-free as possible by helping you navigate your healthcare. No matter your insurance or birthing plan, our Labor of Love program offers you access to no-cost pregnancy perks and assistance finding a provider or insurance.
When it comes time to deliver, you can expect exceptional, comfortable, and convenient care. Throughout labor and delivery at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, new parents stay in one of our private birthing suites. Equipped with the latest technology, each room is designed for a relaxed and comfortable birthing experience.
In the event your baby is born prematurely or needs special care, our state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is here to serve you. Our on-site NICU offers 24/7 skilled medical and nursing staff who care for infants as young as 23 weeks of gestation in a quiet, home-like environment.
We are excited to be part of your prenatal care and delivery so that your experience is as safe, healthy, and pleasant as possible.
For more information on our Lovelace birthing services, call 505-727-7677.
Why use a home visiting program?
Home visiting programs promote maternal, infant, and early childhood health, safety, development, and strong parent-child relationships. Home visiting helps families understand child development, connect with community support services, discover ways to support learning through play and interactions, receive emotional support through challenges associated with raising a child and access support to get out of dangerous or unhealthy situations.
Below are some home visiting programs in the Albuquerque area.
Brillante Home Visiting
Through the First Born and More curriculum, families can expect personalized support focused on their children’s growth and well-being. Home visits include conversations, activities, and guidance designed to strengthen parent–child relationships, build confidence, and celebrate your child. As an Explora program, families also enjoy hands-on, play-based learning experiences.
Day One Home Visiting Program
Day One Parent Educators conduct tools and questionnaires to track children’s overall development and social emotional development. They also provide assessments for mothers and caregivers which focus on mental, social, and emotional well-being. Families are connected to other community resources based on their needs. Serving families in Bernalillo, Doña Ana, and Sierra counties.
NAPPR Tribal Home Visiting
Tribal Home Visiting offers multiple home-based services with experienced staff who work directly with caregivers and children within their communities.
Parents as Teachers
A program through UNM that can support families with children aged newborn to five. Visit the website for more information or to download a referral form.
PB&J Family Services
The Home Visiting Program serves children and families from pregnancy through five years old in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties. This program focuses on parent education, child development, case management, and resource referral.
St. Joseph’s Children Virtual Joyful Parenting
Free and voluntary weekly virtual visits for first-time caregivers of all backgrounds. Enrollment is open from pregnancy until baby is two months old. Multiple languages spoken, including English, Spanish, Diné, Keres, and American Sign Language.
UNM Nurse-Family Partnership
A free, voluntary program through UNM that partners first-time moms with nurse home visitors from pregnancy through baby’s second birthday.
Western Heights Home Visiting
This free program connects families with caring and trained home visitors who partner with families to celebrate their children’s growth, answer questions, and share resources that make parenting a little easier.
YDI Home Visiting
Youth Development Inc.’s Home Visiting Program is dedicated to empowering families through personalized, in-home support. In addition to one-on-one home visits, families are invited to attend monthly events to connect with other parents and children in the community.
For more pregnancy and postpartum resources, make sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum in the Albuquerque Area.
