BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, AND MERCYONE FAMILY CONNECTS | MERCYONE GENESIS VNA AND HOSPICE CARE
2535 Maplecrest Road, Suite 8, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Languages
English
Application process
Must schedule an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Rock Island County, Illinois
Jackson County, Iowa
Clinton County, Iowa
Scott County, Iowa
Description
Bright Beginnings provides support and education to pregnant women, parents of newborns, and families with children ages birth to 5. The program is voluntary but does require commitment on the part of parents to meet with assigned workers on a regular basis. A Family Support Worker (FSW) provides in-home visits to provide support, basic childcare, child development information, and parenting education through a curriculum-based program, and links the family to other health resources.
MercyOne Family Connects offers a nursing visit to new moms and babies 2-3 weeks after delivery from the hospital. Focus on assessing family needs and connecting family to additional support services.
Nurse Family Partnership connects a nurse with a first time mom before 28-weeks gestation. The program is voluntary but does require commitment on the part of parents to meet with assigned nurses on a regular basis. A Registered Nurse provides in-home visits to provide support, medical education and assessment, child development information, and parenting education through an evidence -based program, and links the family to other health resources.
Date of Last Formal Update
12/03/2025
Data provided by
211 Nebraska
Providing organization
MERCYONE GENESIS VNA AND HOSPICE CARE
Home health care and hospice services. Home health includes skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social worker, speech therapy and home health aide.