Resources

DPH Home Visiting Program

DPH Home Visiting meets Georgia’s moms and babies where they are,
so they can be healthy, safe, and strong.

Georgia OB/GYNs play a critical role in improving maternal outcomes—and now, there’s a powerful resource to help support your highest-risk patients between visits.

The DPH Home Visiting Program supports moms and babies during pregnancy and after birth – from pregnancy through the baby’s first year – a time when guidance, care, and connection can make a real difference.

The program is also designed to help families early, before minor issues become serious challenges or complications. Families do not need to be in crisis to qualify. Any high-risk pregnant woman or infant is eligible. Common risks include:

Health concerns like preeclampsia or high blood pressure
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed
Limited support system
Difficulty keeping provider appointments

A public health nurses or trained community health workers visits a participating family wherever they feel most comfortable. During these visits, nurses focus on what matters most for each family’s health, from identifying warning signs early, answering health questions, and connecting patients with local support and resources.

DPH nurses and community health workers partner closely with patients’ healthcare providers to check in with patients between appointments.

For more information, visit: https://dph.georgia.gov/women-and-children/hvp