First 5 Home Visiting Program, Mono County Health Department
For all Mono County expecting parents, families with newborns.
Contact Sandra Pearce for more information 760/914-1756 or 760/924-4631.

A baby will learn more during the first years of life than at any other period in his/her life. This program supports parents in giving their children the best possible start in life as parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers.

Current research in brain development clearly indicates that the emotional, physical and intellectual environment that a child is exposed to in the early years of life has a profound impact on how the brain is organized. The experiences a child has with respect to parents and caregivers significantly influence how a child will function in school and later in life. Parent-child attachments lay the emotional, physical and intellectual foundation for every child to enter school ready to learn and develop the potential to become productive, well-adjusted members of society.

This program welcomes every baby and is offered to all Mono County expecting parents, families with newborns. Every newborn and their family is encourage to enroll and will receive one to two personalized visits from the Home Visiting Program, whether they are a thriving first time mom, or a skilled mother of three. Some families may need more than two visits from the Home Visiting Program. Reasons for additional visits may include anything from lack of confidence or knowledge in parenting to a child with special needs. Check with the program for additional information.

Families who have just welcomed their first child into the world will receive a Kit for New Parents, breastfeeding support (if applicable), community resources, and other support as necessary. A mother who has already been a participant in the program may receive a home safety check and great safety supplies for their home in addition to any other support they may need. So all mothers, whether a previous Home Visiting client or not, will have something to gain by participating in the program.

All services are free and confidential and provided in the comfort of your home. This program has no income eligibility requirements. The program is committed to serving every child age 0 – 5 in Mono County.

This program also:

• Provides First 5 New Parent Kits.
• Loans dual electric breast pumps and provides lactation support through private consultations.
• Car seat installation and safety checks.

Give your child the best possible start in life!