Welcome Home Newborn Visiting Program

Bringing home a new baby is a very exciting experience, but it also comes with many questions and concerns for parents.

The Welcome Home Newborn Visiting program offers a home visit from a registered nurse within the first 6 weeks of the baby coming home.

Our nurses provide families with answers and guidance about keeping their baby healthy and safe.

A program funded by Invest in Children, our local partners include:

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest & Fairview Hospitals, MetroHealth, University Hospitals and Moms First.

A home visiting representative will sign up eligible families during their hospital stay.

In 2023, more than 1,700 moms received a home visit from one of our Welcome Home program nurses.

During the home visit, the nurse will:

• Weigh your baby
• Do a baby health check
• Talk with you about baby care
• Give you a free diaper bag and resources
• Answer questions about baby and self care

Common questions or concerns include:

• Feeding including bottle and breast
• Safe sleeping arrangements
• Weight loss
• Umbilical cord healing
• Maternal depression

Resources and Links

• • Cuyahoga County Invest in Children Agency
  • March of Dimes Baby Information