What is Universal Home Visiting?
Universal Home Visiting is an educational home visitation program that provides prenatal and post-partum support to women and their families in Sedgwick County with no out of pocket expense to participants. Registered nurses and community liaisons provide education and family support through home and office visits. Moms who participate in Healthy Babies can earn incentives by reaching various milestones throughout their time in the program.
How it Works
Every mother receives at least one prenatal and post-partum visit; however, the number of visits is a discussion between the family and the home visitor and is based on risk factors and support needed. On average, visits take about an hour. A home visitor provides information on:
- Basic baby care
- Family planning
- Breastfeeding
- Infant growth/development
- Labor and delivery
- Preterm labor signs/symptoms
- Safe sleep
- STIs
- And more!
Eligibility
Universal Home Visiting Services are available to all families in Sedgwick County regardless of race, ethnicity, financial status, or legal residency including:
- Pregnant women
- Mothers with infants (birth to 6 months of age)
Enrollment
To enroll in Universal Home Visiting or request more information:
- Complete a referral form
- Call 316-660-7433
- Email healthy.babies@sedgwick.gov
- Stop by our office 1900 E. 9th St N., Wichita, KS 67214
- Scan the QR code
Links for more information on Universal Home Visiting
- Universal Home Visiting brochure
- Universal Home Visiting flyer {English} {Spanish}
- Healthy Babies Infographic
This resource is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $753,078 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. Produced through the full or partial support of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The content of this publication may not necessarily reflect the views of KDHE.