Mabel Morris Family Home Visit Program

The Mabel Morris Family Home Visit Program is a free, voluntary program for low-income parents in Philadelphia, who are raising children under five years of age. Through partnering with families, specialty trained registered nurses provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.

The goals of the Mabel Morris Family Home Visit Program include:

Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practices
Provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues
Prevent child abuse and neglect
Increase children’s school readiness and school success

Children are Medicaid or CHIP insured

Children have transition plans for Head Start

Average age of mothers in the program

Do you know a family who could benefit from our services? Please click the button below, complete the PDF form, and send it to us to refer a client to our services.

Refer a client to Mabel Morris

Additional program benefits:

Group Connections offered across Philadelphia bring enrolled families and their nurses together for a few hours of group fun once a month.
Navigate the Pre-k and Kindergarten enrollment process with the support of your nurse to find the best school opportunities for your child.
Learn of resources available to your family to meet your needs and achieve your goals sooner and with greater ease.

215-731-2019

Mailing Address

Mabel Morris Family Home Visit Program
1080 N. Delaware Ave., Suite 300 D
Philadelphia, PA 19125

About Parents as Teachers

Our program is an affiliate of Parents as Teachers, an evidence-based home visiting model that provides activities, handouts, and the foundation for each home visit.

Who is Mabel Morris?

Our program is named in honor of Ms. Mabel Morris, one of the first public health nurse leaders in Philadelphia.