Family Connects Ohio (FCO) is an evidence-based nurse home visiting model that provides support for families with newborns during a period of life-changing transition. FCO connects families to healthcare providers who will nurture the whole family and support a newborn’s health and wellbeing.
FCO directly supports the Ohio Department of Children and Youth’s (DCY) three big goals:
- Reduce Ohio’s infant mortality rate and ensure babies in Ohio live to see their first birthdays.
- Empower families with needed resources and supports before, during, and after a need.
- Invest in community resources to enable support along the continuum of ages, stages, and services to help children and youth succeed.
FCO aims to help children and families thrive, impacting the health, safety, and school-readiness of children, maternal health, and family stability and financial security.