Abbott Family Worker Outreach Program

Family workers provide education to caregivers/guardians about the importance of early childhood development in the home.

Black Infant Mortality Reduction Resource Center

Every Black women deserves a healthy pregnancy and, after safe delivery, a healthy infant.  In 1999, the Black Infant Mortality Reduction Resource Center (BIMRRC) was established by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to address the disparate numbers of infant deaths among Black women when compared to White women.  We are committed to ensuring that women of African descent experience optimal maternal and child health for themselves and their families.  The BIMRR Center newest initiative, entitled PETALS, focuses on the health education needs of Black women seeking prenatal care and those who are parents of NICU graduates.  View the BIMRR website to access additional information and resources.

Early Childhood Mental Health "Play, Grow, Heal"

The IFDC provides trainings for Family Workers and workshops for parents to educate them to identify the behavioral and mental health needs of children. Mental Health screenings in daycare facilities and child care provider homes enable professionals to identify children and ensure their treatment.

Fetal Infant Mortality Review

The Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) is designed to reduce preventable fetal and infant deaths through anonymous case review. FIMR can provide insight into the causes of death in a specific location, which may influence federal, state, and local program planning and funding. FIMR provides opportunities for bereaved parents and families to share their feelings and concerns, as well as information and referrals to facilitate their healing.

Lead Poisoning Prevention

The lead poisoning prevention initiative consists of two programs: the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPP) and the Lead Education & Outreach Program (LEO). The CLPP program focuses primarily on the health of the child through FREE child/parent/staff presentations on the hazards of lead. The LEO Program helps homeowners, property investors, tenants and families tackle residential lead hazards through targeted community education and Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund assistance. Collectively, the lead poisoning prevention team is devoted to educating the community on lead prevention methods and the importance of lead screening. Both programs coordinate the Passaic/Bergen Regional Lead Poisoning Prevention Coalition, the Hudson Regional Lead Coalition, the Elizabeth Lead Coalition, and the Morris/Sussex/Warren Lead Coalition, which are coalitions that strive to coordinate consumer education and professional abatement efforts to reduce/eliminate lead hazards found within the home.

Literacy Programs

The IFDC provides adult literacy classes and a financial literacy program. It also provides training, continuing education credits, and instruction to childcare providers. The IFDC also co-sponsors a "Celebrities Read Festival."

NJ Immunization Information System Registry (NJIIS)

Promotes and provides training to health care providers on the NJIIS, a confidential, web-based statewide registry of immunization records.

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) 

NFP is a community based nurse home-visitation program.  The NFP office is located in Paterson, NJ  with easy access to the entire Passaic County Region.   The staff is comprised of Registered Nurses that have extensive knowledge and training in Maternal-Child Health.  NFP is an innovative community health care delivery service.  Clients are first time, low income mothers that are enrolled in the program by 28 weeks gestation. 

Perinatal Addiction Prevention Project

The Perinatal Addiction Prevention Project (PAPP) is funded by the Perinatal Health Services of the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services. The Northern New Jersey Maternal/Child Health Consortia administers the PAPP that provides service to Bergen , Essex , Morris, and Essex counties. The project is designed to train providers to screen women for substance abuse and partner violence in order to identify and refer at-risk women for treatment.

Postpartum Depression

Learn the signs and symptoms of Postpartum Depression and where to turn for help. More information is available for health providers in our "Professional Education" section.

Prenatal and Health Services in Irvington

The IFDC provides family health screenings, pregnancy testing and preconception health education. Health education workshops have been designed for young children and their families, including teen and parent support groups. An IFDC outreach worker also assists families in finding the resources needed to become self sufficient.

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