2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

Reflecting on 2024: Progress, Partnership, and Possibility We are proud to share Changent’s 2024 Year in Review, a reflection of the powerful work we’ve done together to support children, families, and communities across the country. This report highlights the outcomes, stories, and milestones that defined our year, from expanding access to services, to strengthening partnerships,

STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL

By: Charlotte Min-Harris, President & CEO At Changent, we envision a future where every child and family has the resources and community they need to achieve their dreams. We are committed to the health and well-being of families and children – millions of whom depend on Medicaid not only for medical coverage, but for access

NSO STATEMENT | BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

As we observe Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month in July, I want to emphasize our commitment to addressing the mental health needs of under-resourced and underserved populations, particularly those at high risk before, during, and after childbirth. At the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First, we

NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE FOR NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND CHILD FIRST LAUNCHES INDIGENOUS WISDOM COUNCIL

DENVER, COLO. (July 15, 2024) — The National Service Office (NSO) for Nurse-Family Partnership® and Child First proudly announces the establishment of its inaugural Indigenous Wisdom Council. This new initiative brings together esteemed individuals from diverse Indigenous communities to guide and enrich NSO’s work in tribal communities by exchanging knowledge, advocating for the betterment of

NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO DRIVE IMPACT AND DIVERSITY

DENVER, COLO. (May 14, 2024) — The National Service Office (NSO) for Nurse-Family Partnership® and Child First announces the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors. The NSO welcomes Veronica Willeto DeCrane, Tolu Thomas and LaKisa Ward as they each offer extensive experience in managing operations and implementing improvements in various organizational

HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE APPOINTED TO THE NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DENVER, COLO. (February 22, 2024) — The National Service Office (NSO) for Nurse-Family Partnership® and Child First announced the appointment of Steven Summer, President and CEO of the Healthcare Institute to the Board of Directors. In his current role at Healthcare Institute, Summer works collaboratively with CEOs from the most progressive, successful and admired nonprofit

RESEARCH FOLLOW-UP HIGHLIGHTS NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP’S SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON LOWERING HYPERTENSION RATES IN MOTHERS AND REDUCING OBESITY AMONG THEIR DAUGHTERS

DENVER, COLO. (Jan. 25, 2024) — JAMA Network Open, a medical journal published by the American Medical Association, last week published an 18-year follow-up of participants in a randomized clinical trial of Nurse-Family Partnership ® (NFP). This study titled, “Early Home Visits and Health Outcomes in Low-Income Mothers and Offspring” found that nurse home visits

NSO STATEMENT | U.S. INFANT MORTALITY RATES INCREASE

The infant mortality rate for the United States rose 3% in 2022, according to a newly released report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is the first year-over-year increase in the rate in 20 years. The report also demonstrated that infant mortality rates increased significantly due to maternal complications.   This new

NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE FOR NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND CHILD FIRST ANNOUNCES NEW PARENT AMBASSADORS

DENVER, COLO. (Released October 12, 2023, Updated March 14, 2024) — The National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership ® and Child First recently announced the new class of Parent Ambassadors who will share their stories as new parents and the impact of the Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First programs with Congress and other policymakers. For

NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE RECOGNIZES NETWORK LEADERS WITH TENACIOUS CAREGIVER AND COMPASSION AWARDS

DENVER, COLO. (Sept. 28, 2023) – The National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership ® and Child First announces the award winners of the 2023 Tenacious Caregiver and Compassion Awards. Five distinguished Nurse-Family Partnership providers and three outstanding Child First team members were recognized on Sept. 12 at the National Symposium, the National Service Office’s annual