The Chicago Department of Public Health celebrated the fifth anniversary of Family Connects Chicago, the city’s free visiting nurse program for new families. On Thursday, July 17, at Malcolm X College, CDPH gathered with healthcare partners, Family Connects nurses, and participating families to mark this milestone. The annual meeting highlighted the program’s growth over the past five years, share success stories, and outline goals for the future.  Family Connects Chicago launched as a pilot in 2018 to ensure every Chicago family has support after bringing home a new baby. The program offers no-cost, in-home nurse visits to all families delivering at participating hospitals in Chicago. Family Connects nurses provide a wide range of services, including postpartum health checks, newborn care support, breastfeeding guidance, mental health screenings, and help scheduling follow-up doctor visits.  Since its inception, Family Connects nurses have made over 13,000 home visits. In 2024 alone, Family Connects nurses made nearly 2,200 visits to families in all 77 of Chicago’s community areas.  To learn more about Family Connects Chicago or to enroll, visit Chicago.gov/family-connects.