Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee

In 1991, Nurses for Newborns (NFN) was founded in Missouri in response to the high infant mortality rate in the greater St. Louis area. In October 2001, NFN recognized a similar need in Nashville and opened the Tennessee office to provide prevention-based support to families in Middle Tennessee. The mission of Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee is to provide a safety net for families most at-risk in order to prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect by providing in-home nursing visits, which promote healthcare, education, and positive parenting skills. The funds requested in the application will support a part-time licensed mental health provider for the In-Home Mental Health Services program. 28 out of 35 (80%) clients (who have completed the pre- and post-test GAF) will show improved mental health through a 10-point increase in their GAF score from intake to completion. 28 out of 35 (80%) clients who present mental health symptoms (and completed the pre- and post-test BDI) will report a 35% decrease in symptoms.