New Jersey is on track to become the first state to provide free universal postpartum home visits to all families Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027. By Nicole Leonard May 18, 2026 Kara McPeak holds her nearly 4-week-old son, Clark, at home in Linwood, New Jersey. McPeak recently participated in Family Connects NJ, a universal postpartum home visitation state program that is...

Join us in congratulating our Associate Director of Human Resources, Marleen Gonzalez, on her recent nomination for a Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award. The Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award was developed in 2001 to celebrate the Human Resources industry and to recognize those in the HR profession who exemplify outstanding achievement within our local human resources community. Marleen is a seasoned Human Resources professional and respected leader in our organization and...

As part of Black Maternal Health Week observance, Family Health Initiatives collaborated with The Cooperative and Abounding Love Doula for ‘The Joy of Black Birth.’ This uplifting brunch-style gathering celebrated the joy of birth and explored our shared responsibility to ensure Black birthing people receive the compassionate, respectful care they deserve. The event featured a live episode of Positive Birth Corner with host MaryNissi, sharing powerful stories, insights and conversation.