Empowering Families of Milwaukee

Free home visiting program for birthing parents and families

Helping Milwaukee families thrive

The Empowering Families of Milwaukee (EFM) program is a free, voluntary pregnancy and parenting program that provides home visits to birthing parents and their families. EFM partners with families to support healthy pregnancies, enhance parent knowledge of child development, and nurture relationships to help children thrive.

Meet our team

Frequently asked questions

Testimonials and videos

Our Services

Home Visits

Connect with Public Health Nurses and Public Health Social Workers

Meet at home or in a convenient community location

Meet at least twice a month

Develop personalized goals

Group sessions

Monthly group meet-ups

Connect with other families

Quarterly family fun events

Connections to Resources

Employment

Education

Healthcare

Legal services

Public benefits

Community resources

Health and Wellbeing

Pregnancy

Postpartum

Child development

Parent education

Physical health

Mental health

Self-care

Who can participate?

- People who live in the city of Milwaukee

- Any pregnant person / expecting family can join

View our brochure

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Connect with us!

Want to learn more about the program? Are you interested in joining? Are you referring a client? Reaching out is the first step. Please call or fill out our Home Visiting Interest Form and our team will be in touch!

Call us (414) 286-8620

Fill out our form

More Resources

Mom 2 Mom: Peer Support Group

Visit us on the first Tuesday of each month for Mom 2 Mom - a space for mothers to share experiences and receive support in a safe and confidential environment. The group is open to health department clients and Milwaukee residents.

Washington Park Library
2121 N. Sherman Blvd.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

For questions or more information, contact Katie Lopez at
[email protected]

or call us at
(414) 758-0661