CEO BLOG | THE POWER OF CHANGE: INTRODUCING CHANGENT

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By Charlotte Min-Harris, President and CEO of Changent For years, the National Service Office (NSO) for Nurse-Family Partnership® and Child First has been dedicated to improving health outcomes and transforming lives through programs that provide data-driven, multigenerational support to families. Today, I am proud to announce the next chapter in our journey: we are now

INTRODUCING CHANGENT: A BOLD NEW IDENTITY FOR A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TRANSFORMING THE FUTURES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Announcing a new identity and a renewed mission to improve health outcomes through data-driven, multigenerational programs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DENVER, COLO. (June 2, 2025) — The National Service Office (NSO) for Nurse-Family Partnership ® and Child First is thrilled to unveil its new name and brand: Changent. This bold new identity reflects our commitment to strengthening

NSO STATEMENT | PROTECTING MEDICAID MEANS PROTECTING FAMILIES: WHY CONGRESS MUST REJECT HARMFUL CUTS

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At the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First, we stand with the moms, babies, and families who rely on Medicaid—not just for access to care, but for opportunities to improve health outcomes and thrive. That’s why we are deeply concerned by the $700 billion in proposed Medicaid cuts in the House budget

NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE WELCOMES STRATEGIC LEADERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO STRENGTHEN MISSION AND IMPACT

Lauren Arnold, Dr. Lakesha Farmer, Dr. Padma Gulur, and Randi Roy join NSO’s board to offer their expertise in healthcare, nonprofit strategy, and leadership. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DENVER, COLO. (April 9, 2025) — The National Service Office (NSO) for Nurse-Family Partnership® and Child First announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.

THE NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE NAMES DR. MEGHAN LÓPEZ AS CHIEF PROGRAM AND NETWORK OFFICER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DENVER, COLO. (February 4, 2025) — The National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership® and Child First announced today that Dr. Meghan López has been named Chief Program and Network Officer (CPNO). Dr. López brings 25 years of experience in evidence-based program development, family support, and global health leadership, with a focus on

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

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

Board of Directors

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

Steven Summer

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

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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