Global-Gram  


March 8, 2016
International Women's Day  
  
 
What's an experience women share the world over? 

Being a first-time mom!     
Can anything equal that excitement, but also that uncertainty? 
Here you are, suddenly responsible for this amazing little creature -- and you're not quite sure what to do!  Add to that poverty, no transportation, no child care, and the situation can be overwhelming. 

Nurse-Family Partnership to the rescue - by design. 
NFP helps when the new mom wants the help.
Every NFP client is a volunteer.
Every NFP client is a low-income, first-time mom.

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) sends registered nurses on regular home visits to first time moms from early in the pregnancy until the baby is two years old.  Each nurse answers questions and provides education, support and advice - for the mom's future and the baby's future.

Are you thinking this sounds familiar?  Probably yes -- because last month's Global Gram also touted Nurse-Family Partnership. 

Why the repetition? 

1) A new documentary.  Lone Star Nurse, from The New Yorker Presents series, debuted just last week, February 29.  The piece features Nicole Schroeder, an amazing NFP nurse from Port Arthur, TX, working with her clients.  Click below to check it out.
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-new-yorkers-television-show-lone-star-nurse 
 
2) Our walk.  On March 19, GG's SF Bay Area chapter will be hosting a Walk the Walk around Oakland's Lake Merritt to raise money for Nurse-Family Partnership.  Shari Garger, NFP's nurse consultant for the SF Bay Area, will join us and will be available to answer your questions.  It will be a great way to spend the First Day of Spring.  Click here for more information on the walk.   

If you can't make the walk, you can support this remarkable, proven program by clicking here and making a donation!
 
  
 
Thank you for joining us to support children everywhere. 

Sincerely,

Diana McDonough
President
Global Grandmothers

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