Public Health Nursing Program

The Public Health Nursing Program provides free and voluntary, short-term home visitation services to children 0-17 years, including children ages 0-5 in childcare, with concerning developmental and/or behavioral concerns and pregnant women of any gestational age. Clients receive one on one support by a Public Health Nurse, assessments and screenings, education on various health topics, as well as referrals to community resources.  

Services are made available to Fresno County residents.

Benefits of the Public Health Nursing Program can include: 

• Promote healthy pregnancies
• Improves birth outcomes
• Boost child language and cognitive development
• Lessen maternal depression and stress
• Decrease re-hospitalizations
• Prevent maltreatment
• Reduce need for special education services in K-12 system

• Children are referred by doctors, hospitals, social workds, community agencies or the children’s family can self refer.
• A referral can be completed simply by completing one of the following forms, then faxing it to (559) 455 – 4705 or emailing it to phnfax@fresnocountyca.gov:
• • Child Care Provider Referral Form(PDF, 281KB) (for childcare providers only)
  • Public Health Nursing Referral Form(PDF, 503KB)
• Call the program at (559) 600 - 3330