Nurse-Family Partnership Berks County

01/25/2026

Maternal Health Awareness Day is about making sure moms get support when it matters most—starting in pregnancy.

In Pennsylvania, pregnant women are a priority for drug and alcohol services. That means local drug and alcohol offices must offer timely access to treatment and cannot turn pregnant women away because of waitlists, funding limits, or other restrictions that may apply to others.

If you or someone you know is pregnant or postpartum and needs support for drug or alcohol use, help is available 24/7, with no insurance required:

📞 Call 1-800-662-HELP
💬 Text 717-216-0905

01/21/2026

Birth defects affect 1 in 33 babies every year. If you're pregnant or planning to be, learn the steps you can take to help prevent birth defects: https://bit.ly/48Qnv6Y

01/05/2026

You are invited to Winter Reflections: Strength in Every Season Parent Café Series! Join us for this networking event for PA families with children receiving Early Intervention Services and/or Home Visiting Family Supports. Connect with other parents and caregivers and share your parenting journey.

12/15/2025

Whether it’s a classic game of Uno or a newer board game such as “What do you Meme?” the important thing is to bond as a family.

12/12/2025

The Nurse-Family Partnership and Parents as Teachers hosted their annual holiday celebration for families . There were many elves that were busy preparing for the event. Families enjoyed milk and cookies, crafts, visits with Santa and gift distribution We are so grateful for all of the families that participate in our programs !

12/12/2025

For more than 20 years, our friends at St. Paul’s UCC Fleetwood have been a steady source of kindness, generosity, and holiday magic for the families we serve.

Thanks to their continued partnership, we will provide more than 350 children in Berks County with cozy pajamas, a new book, and a special toy at this year’s holiday event. 🎁📚✨

What they give is more than gifts — it’s comfort, excitement, and the joy every child deserves to feel during the holidays. Their support helps us create a warm, festive celebration for families in our Nurse-Family Partnership and Parents as Teachers programs.

We are so grateful for this long-standing partnership and for the community that makes moments like these possible. 💛

12/09/2025

Law enforcement leaders have long supported parent coaching programs because they know these programs can cut child abuse and neglect by as much as 50 precent.

12/08/2025

The Holiday season is incredibly busy. Instead of focusing on finding the perfect present, try giving those you love the gift of your presence. That's where our best memories live!

12/07/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻!
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Thanks to The Parenting for this important post!

Reading to your child is more than storytelling. Recent research shows that when a mother reads aloud, her brainwaves literally sync with her child’s down to the millisecond. This neural synchrony strengthens connection, communication, and learning.

Children who experience this brain alignment develop language skills up to twice as fast as peers. Their ability to understand words, form sentences, and express ideas improves because their brains are mirroring and predicting patterns in speech. Beyond language, synchronized reading also promotes deeper, more restorative sleep, helping the brain consolidate learning and emotional regulation.

Neural synchrony works because the child’s brain becomes attuned to rhythm, tone, and emphasis in speech. Over time, this strengthens attention, memory, and social-emotional understanding. The simple act of reading together becomes a powerful tool for cognitive and emotional growth.

You don’t need perfect books or long sessions. Even short, daily reading moments can create lasting impact. The key is consistent, engaged interaction, letting your child feel seen, heard, and mirrored.

Storytime is more than words; it’s building the brain and nurturing connection at the deepest level.



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11/26/2025

11/16/2025

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