The Florida Prenatal Screen is a voluntary screening tool available to all expecting mothers to identify women who may benefit from home visiting services that address:
- Health issues
- Low birth weight
- Pre-term birth
- Developmental delays
Home visiting programs utilize evidence-based models to provide education and care coordination within local communities. Moms that participate in the screen can be linked to support services for assistance.
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Prenatal Education and Support
Based on the responses to the screening, home visiting services may be available to support:
- Childbirth education
- Doula services
- Nutrition education
- Preparations for baby’s arrival
- Care coordination and connection to local services
- Between pregnancies education and support
- Free confidential screenings and referrals to community resources for depression, substance use, and more
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Resources
- Family Health Line: 800-451-2229
Provides substance abuse treatment and support. - Women, Infants, and Children Program: 800-342-3556
Supports eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who have recently been pregnant, infants, and children under the age of 5 years with low or moderate income, and at nutrition risk. - Hope Florida: 850-300-HOPE
Helps families find employment, education, and meet immediate needs (shelter, child care, meals, etc.) - Strong Florida Moms
Provides connection to resources for health care, events, and local assistance.
Connect
Learn more about home visiting programs and connect with a home visitor.
Health Care Providers
We invite you to join our provider support calls to assist with registration, facility management, dashboard navigation, and overall best practices: Every 3rd Wednesday from 2 – 3 p.m. EST.
Every prenatal care provider in Florida is required, under section 383.148 of the Florida Statutes, to complete a prenatal screen at the pregnant woman’s first prenatal visit.
By consenting to the prenatal screen, expecting moms may qualify for helpful support during and after pregnancy.
Register your facility to utilize the online Florida Prenatal Screen.
Community and Provider Materials
If you are a health care provider or hospital/birthing facility and want more information on how you can ensure your compliance with Florida Statutes, call 850-245-4465.