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Family Connects Oregon es para ti, incluso si estás adoptando o acogiendo, si ya tienes otros hijos, y sin importar tus ...
03/31/2026

Family Connects Oregon es para ti, incluso si estás adoptando o acogiendo, si ya tienes otros hijos, y sin importar tus ingresos o estatus migratorio, y todo, sin costo alguno. Toda familia o quien cuide a un recién nacido puede acceder a nuestros servicios. Encuentra más información en www.familyconnectsoregon.org

Family Connects Oregon is for you even if you're adopting or fostering, if you already have other children, no matter yo...
03/31/2026

Family Connects Oregon is for you even if you're adopting or fostering, if you already have other children, no matter your income or immigration status — and at no cost to you. Every family or caregiver with a newborn is eligible for our services. Learn more at www.familyconnectsoregon.org

Postpartum stress, anxiety and depression are more common than people think. Our nurses listen without judgment and help...
03/27/2026

Postpartum stress, anxiety and depression are more common than people think. Our nurses listen without judgment and help you connect to care that works for you and supports your mental and emotional well-being. Because when parents feel supported, babies thrive.www.familyconnectsoregon.org/about

¿Cómo funcionan las visitas domiciliarias de Family Connects Oregon? No tienes que preparar la pañalera; ni siquiera ten...
03/25/2026

¿Cómo funcionan las visitas domiciliarias de Family Connects Oregon? No tienes que preparar la pañalera; ni siquiera tendrás que salir de casa.

Una enfermera irá a tu casa para ver cómo están el recién nacido, los padres, cuidadores, y la familia completa. Más información en http://www.familyconnectsoregon.org/parents-caregivers

How do Family Connects Oregon home visits work? You don’t have to prepare the diaper bag; you won’t even have to leave y...
03/25/2026

How do Family Connects Oregon home visits work? You don’t have to prepare the diaper bag; you won’t even have to leave your house.

A nurse will come to you and check in on the newborn, parents and caregivers, and extended family. Learn more at http://www.familyconnectsoregon.org/parents-caregivers

Family Connects Oregon understands that raising a newborn looks different for everyone. Whether through birth, adoption,...
03/23/2026

Family Connects Oregon understands that raising a newborn looks different for everyone. Whether through birth, adoption, or fostering, our goal is to identify and meet the unique needs of every family. www.familyconnectsoregon.org

Cuidar a un recién nacido puede tener sus altibajos. Cuando una enfermera de Family Connects Oregon te visita, puedes es...
02/27/2026

Cuidar a un recién nacido puede tener sus altibajos. Cuando una enfermera de Family Connects Oregon te visita, puedes esperar que te expliquen en aspectos como:
✔️ Peso, temperatura y frecuencia cardíaca
✔️ Alimentación y sueño del bebé
✔️ Consejos para bañarlo, envolverlo y cambiar pañales
✔️ Cómo entender el llanto del bebé
✔️ Consejos para que el bebé duerma seguro
www.familyconnectsoregon.org

Caring for a newborn can have its ups and downs. When a Family Connects Oregon nurse visits you, some of the things they...
02/27/2026

Caring for a newborn can have its ups and downs. When a Family Connects Oregon nurse visits you, some of the things they'll go over with you include:
✔️ Weight, temperature, heart rate
✔️The baby’s feeding and sleeping
✔️ Bath, swaddle, and diaper changing tips
✔️ How to understand baby’s crying
✔️Guidance to help baby sleep safely
www.familyconnectsoregon.org

Newborns don't come with instruction manuals. When it comes to caring for them, we could all use a little help. Family C...
02/23/2026

Newborns don't come with instruction manuals. When it comes to caring for them, we could all use a little help. Family Connects Oregon can support you in those first few weeks. Our nurses check in on the health of the baby and caregivers, provide helpful tips, and get you connected with resources in your community. Learn more at www.familyconnectsoregon.org

Los recién nacidos no vienen con manuales de instrucciones. Cuando se trata de cuidarlos, a todos nos vendría bien un po...
02/23/2026

Los recién nacidos no vienen con manuales de instrucciones. Cuando se trata de cuidarlos, a todos nos vendría bien un poco de ayuda. Family Connects Oregon puede apoyarte durante esas primeras semanas. Nuestras enfermeras checan la salud del bebé y de sus cuidadores, ofrecen consejos útiles y te conectan con recursos en tu comunidad. Aprende más en www.familyconnectsoregon.org

Family Connects Oregon no es solo para padres primerizos. Puede programar la visita de una enfermera a domicilio, ya sea...
02/20/2026

Family Connects Oregon no es solo para padres primerizos. Puede programar la visita de una enfermera a domicilio, ya sea que sea su primer bebé o tenga otros niños en casa. FamilyConnectsOregon.org

Family Connects Oregon is not just for first-time parents. You can schedule a nurse home visit whether this is your firs...
02/20/2026

Family Connects Oregon is not just for first-time parents. You can schedule a nurse home visit whether this is your first baby, or you have other children at home. FamilyConnectsOregon.org

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