Family Connects
Connecting every family to a healthy future
Pilot program at Mesa County Public Health starting January of 2026
A registered nurse visits your home around three weeks after birth to check on the parent, baby, and the whole family. There is no additional cost to you, and anyone with a newborn can participate.
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to childcare options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs. It all takes place in the comfort of your own home.
What to expect
Expect a visit around three weeks after birth.
Our registered nurse is a highly skilled professional.
Available to Mesa County families with a newborn. There is no additional cost to you.
How this program supports your family
- Baby weight check
- Safe sleep information
- Infant feeding and fussiness
- Help with bathing, diapering, and swaddling
- Parents' health check
- Breastfeeding support
- Birth control information
- Postpartum depression screening
- Scheduling doctor's appointments
- Understanding childcare options
- Early literacy information
- Connections to resources
Contact Information
Call us at 970-248-6900 for more information.
Family Connects
Community Services Building (Public Health)
510 29 1/2 RoadGrand Junction, CO 81504
Phone:
970-248-6900
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-12:00 pm