Healthy Babies

Durham Connects now provides in-home nurse visits to ALL parents of newborns in Durham County.

Babies are like seedlings. Just like plants need sun, water and air to flourish, babies need security, nourishment and love. Growing a strong, healthy baby takes care and patience. We're here to help.

Ask your doctor about Durham Connects. Get information at your doctor's office, health department or hospital tour.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from a Durham Connects family.

More DC parents speak

"It was a great relief knowing someone both warm-hearted and professional like Linda was there when I needed them..." - Jane, DC mom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What's New

Durham Connects is part of Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans legacy...

A family involved with partner agency, Early Head Start, needs help after dad is hit by a truck. Mom is home with five kids and no income. Learn how to help.

Shedding light on a dark topic: Adults learn how to combat child sexual abuse through a Durham training. Learn more...

Early Head Start Home Based shows parents how to play in a new way. more...

Healthy babies start with healthy moms. Preconception health is for all women, even if your family plans are uncertain. Learn why.

Durham Connects has teamed up with the Durham County Library to create the At Birth Card Drive (ABCD). This means that DC will distribute new library cards to all newsborns. more...