Have a new baby? Family Bridge can help
The first weeks after birth can be challenging for new families — and new moms especially.
Family Bridge is a free service for families with new babies in Connecticut to ease their transition from hospital to home.
Get help from experts — right in your home
Family Bridge offers at-home visits from Registered Nurses and certified Community Health Workers.
Visits from a specially trained nurse
Families are offered up to 3 visits from a Registered Nurse (RN) who’s an expert in helping new moms. Your nurse can:
- Give your new baby a check-up
- Give new moms a wellness exam — for both physical and emotional health
- Provide education about bathing, feeding, sleeping, safety, and more
Family Bridge adheres to the evidence-based Family Connects model of Universal Nurse Home Visiting.
Visits from community health workers
Family Bridge Community Health Workers (CHW) live and work in the community. They’re experts on local services and resources that help families with a new baby. They can work with your nurse to:
- Help you get access to diapers and supplies
- Connect you with parenting resources
- Make recommendations for high-quality child care
Whatever you need, our community health workers can help you find it.
Family Bridge offers services in the Greater Bridgeport Area
Your family is eligible if:
- You gave birth at Bridgeport Hospital or St. Vincent’s Hospital and
- You live in any of the 8 towns or cities we serve
• Bridgeport
• Easton
• Fairfield
• Milford
• Monroe
• Shelton
• Stratford
• Trumbull
Connect to Family Bridge
For new parents in Greater Bridgeport area, contact the Family Bridge Program Support Specialist at Bridgeport Hospital
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