Wow. Our state is finally doing something to help poor mothers.

"Texas Nurse-Family Partnership Program Awards First Grants

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has awarded $7.8 million in grants for a new program that will pair nurses with low-income, first-time mothers to improve prenatal care and provide one-on-one child development education and counseling.

“The Texas Nurse-Family Partnership is based on a national model that provides intensive services in the setting most comfortable for a new mother – her own home,” said Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Albert Hawkins. “Studies have found that this program reduces emergency room visits, leads to declines in abuse and neglect cases, and improves a child’s readiness for school.”

Nine organizations have been awarded funding for the Texas Nurse-Family Partnership program, which was authorized by Senate Bill 156 during the last legislative session."

http://www.hhs.state.tx.us/news/release/070808_TNFP.shtml

Sounds like a good program.

and it was successful. Then there wasn't any money.:(
BTW...from what I understand, this is what they do in Europe and it is hugely successful.