Nurse-Family Partnership Berks County

11/26/2025

11/16/2025

https://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources/path/immediate-assistance

11/14/2025

Pennsylvania Resumes Paying Full SNAP Benefits following End of Federal Government Shutdown: https://bit.ly/3JygZJN

DHS has restarted issuing full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit payments, ending the disruption created by the federal government shutdown and the Trump Administration’s unwillingness to use United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) contingency and other available funding to continue food assistance through the shutdown.

Benefits are going out and should be paid to all SNAP recipients by the end of the week.

“I again want to extend my deepest gratitude to our food banks, food pantries, and every Pennsylvanian who showed the true meaning of community through this crisis. I am relieved we can finally get these critical benefits out, and I urge those who are able to continue to support to our charitable food network as they stabilize and restock to continue their essential work,” said DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh. “While the federal government has resumed operations, the effects of this shutdown will last.”

11/05/2025

Our sense of mattering—the feeling that we are valued and have value to add to the world—is a key ingredient for lifelong well-being, and it begins in the earliest days of infancy. While it’s never too late to build a sense of mattering, when we start early, we can have an outsized positive effect on children’s health and well-being across their lifespan.

In our new paper, co-authored with Jennifer B. Wallace, learn more about the science around mattering in early childhood, including what mattering means, the powerful effects of mattering on lifelong health and well-being, and strategies for building a sense of mattering in our children.

📚 Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/43bXRaX

11/02/2025

Violence negatively affects women’s physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health. If you are experiencing violence:

👋 Reach out to supportive family, friends or neighbours
📞 Call a hotline or access information online if possible
🆘 Seek out local services for survivors



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10/25/2025

Important update: PA DHS announced that due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, no SNAP payments will be processed after Oct 16, 2025 until the shutdown ends and funds are released to the state.

➡️ Learn more about this and the continued obligations: dhs.pa.gov/work

10/25/2025

10/14/2025

Nurse-Family Partnership participated in this annual somber and poignant event.

10/11/2025

Car seat safety is important for any age. Having the chest clip in the correct position is vital. Also no big bulky coats in the carseat.

10/11/2025

Having a positive attitude means being optimistic about situations, interactions, and yourself. People with positive attitudes remain hopeful and see the best even in difficult situations. In contrast, those with negative attitudes may be more pessimistic and disagreeable and typically expect the worst outcome in tough situations.

10/08/2025

10/04/2025

We are so excited to welcome local author P**c Tran for a special storytime of his "Cranky" picture book on Tuesday, October 7th at our Northeast Branch! Each child will receive a free signed book while supplies last.