EFM Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for EFM?
Pregnant people who live in the city of Milwaukee.
How much does the program cost?
The program is free, with no insurance required!
Are there any income limits?
No, there are not any income limits to participate.
How long is the program?
Our program offers services for two years, but some families sucessfully complete the program in less time.
What if I don’t like it, or don’t want to continue in the program?
The program is voluntary, and families can choose to end service at any time.
Where do visits take place?
Visits usually happen in the family's home, but we can also meet at community locations, such as a library or health center, that is more convenient for the family.
Do you offer services in other languages?
We have staff that speak English, Spanish and Hmong, and use interpreters for other languages. We try to use in-person interpreters as often as possible, and also have phone interpreters. We currently have families in the program that speak Spanish, Rohingya, Burmese, Karen, Swahili, Dari, Pashto, and more.
How quickly can someone start the program?
Sometimes we have a waitlist, so it is possible that someone will wait at least a little while before being given a home visitor. We will share information about this with the family when we call, and we have a nurse coordinator who contacts and checks in with people on the waitlist, and is available for questions.
What is "Parents As Teachers" ?
Parents As Teachers, or PAT for short, is the home visiting model and curriculum that our program uses. PAT has lots of great information about child development, parenting topics, child health, child safety, school readiness, and much more that we share with families. PAT also has activities that focus on learning through play.
Are there any group sessions or times for families to meet other families?
Yes! We have monthly support groups for parents to connect with other parents to talk about topics and issues that are important to them. We also have quarterly family fun events that are focused on activities for families and children to do together.
What types of screenings and assessments are done, and how often are they done?
Home visitors conduct regular health and wellness checks to assess and support the parent’s and family’s needs. We also do screenings on child development, and help families track milestones for their children.
How do you maintain client confidentiality?
All client and family information gathered is kept confidential and protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Information will not be shared unless we have your permission or are required to by law.
Do you provide transportation for families?
No, we are not able to provide transportation for families. However, we can help them access transportation resources through insurance, and provide guideance on using public transportation.