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Guiding families to a healthier future in New Jersey.

Family Connects NJ is a groundbreaking new program designed to transform maternal and infant health in New Jersey. Through Family Connects NJ, families can request a visit from a specially trained registered nurse within the first few weeks after a newborn’s birth. Family Connects NJ is part of the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan, which aims to reduce maternal mortality in New Jersey by 50%, eliminate disparities in birth outcomes, and make New Jersey the “safest and most equitable place in the nation to raise a baby.” In addition to checking on the physical and emotional health of the newborn and parents, a key component of the Family Connects model includes assessment of a family’s other needs, and connecting them to community resources.

Family needs are not limited to only those families with demographic risk factors – all families have needs around the birth of a child. When the Family Connects NJ program is fully implemented, this service will be available to all New Jersey families welcoming a newborn – at absolutely no cost to the family. The service is also open to bereaved families, resource parents, and adoptive parents. New Jersey is only the second state in the nation to legislate such a program statewide, and when we are done, we’ll be the largest such program in the country.

Sound exciting? We think so too!


A different kind of nursing experience.

For nurses used to long shifts, too little time with patients, and unpredictable work schedules, working at Family Connects NJ is like a whole different world. Our nurses love not only the mission of our program, but the ability to dedicate more time with their patients, understand families holistically, and help them with their most pressing concerns. Many nurses love the ability to have more control over their work schedule, allowing for a better work-life balance.


An opportunity for nurses seeking more than just a job.

Do you have a passion for making a difference in maternal and infant health? Family Connects NJ is implemented by program partners grounded in their communities (See our list of program partners here). We’ve already launched in Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Middlesex, and Mercer counties and are continuing to grow statewide. You can check out the rollout schedule for the remaining New Jersey counties on our homepage.


Great benefits, and not just the emotional ones.

Making a positive impact in the lives of families is a great job perk. But that’s just the beginning.

Family Connects NJ is also committed to staff development. In addition to specialized clinical training in the Family Connects model, our nurses participate in education opportunities year round to help them grow their knowledge and careers.

Family Connects NJ program partners may also offer:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Bonuses or pay differential for bilingual staff
  • Flexible and predictable work schedules
  • And much more

Family Connects NJ is focused on improving maternal, newborn, and overall family well-being. If you want to get involved in this exciting new initiative, and are looking to advance your career to help new families thrive, you can apply with one of our program partners now.

Guiding families to a healthier future in New Jersey.

Family Connects NJ is a groundbreaking new program designed to transform maternal and infant health in New Jersey. Through Family Connects NJ, families can request a visit from a specially trained registered nurse within the first few weeks after a newborn’s birth. Family Connects NJ is part of the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan, which aims to reduce maternal mortality in New Jersey by 50%, eliminate disparities in birth outcomes, and make New Jersey the “safest and most equitable place in the nation to raise a baby.” In addition to checking on the physical and emotional health of the newborn and parents, a key component of the Family Connects model includes assessment of a family’s other needs, and connecting them to community resources.

Family needs are not limited to only those families with demographic risk factors – all families have needs around the birth of a child. When the Family Connects NJ program is fully implemented, this service will be available to all New Jersey families welcoming a newborn – at absolutely no cost to the family. The service is also open to bereaved families, resource parents, and adoptive parents. New Jersey is only the second state in the nation to legislate such a program statewide, and when we are done, we’ll be the largest such program in the country.

Sound exciting? We think so too!


A different kind of nursing experience.

For nurses used to long shifts, too little time with patients, and unpredictable work schedules, working at Family Connects NJ is like a whole different world. Our nurses love not only the mission of our program, but the ability to dedicate more time with their patients, understand families holistically, and help them with their most pressing concerns. Many nurses love the ability to have more control over their work schedule, allowing for a better work-life balance.


An opportunity for nurses seeking more than just a job.

Do you have a passion for making a difference in maternal and infant health? Family Connects NJ is implemented by program partners grounded in their communities (See our list of program partners here). We’ve already launched in Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Middlesex, and Mercer counties and are continuing to grow statewide. You can check out the rollout schedule for the remaining New Jersey counties on our homepage.


Great benefits, and not just the emotional ones.

Making a positive impact in the lives of families is a great job perk. But that’s just the beginning.

Family Connects NJ is also committed to staff development. In addition to specialized clinical training in the Family Connects model, our nurses participate in education opportunities year round to help them grow their knowledge and careers.

Family Connects NJ program partners may also offer:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Bonuses or pay differential for bilingual staff
  • Flexible and predictable work schedules
  • And much more

Family Connects NJ is focused on improving maternal, newborn, and overall family well-being. If you want to get involved in this exciting new initiative, and are looking to advance your career to help new families thrive, you can apply with one of our program partners now.