Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana recognizes and celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), a period to commemorate the contributions, histories and cultures of Latino and Hispanic Americans.
Goodwill NFP Connects with the Hispanic and Latino Community
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 4, 2024 5:43:48 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Community Partners, Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Supporting Expectant and Breastfeeding Parents in Rural Communities
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 2, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness
In the last year, Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP), an evidence-based maternal health program, has been able to expand into 62 Indiana counties thanks to state and philanthropic investment. A wider service area across Indiana’s diverse urban and rural communities means more first-time parents can be paired with registered nurses and receive the support needed to provide the very best start for their children.
Goodwill NFP Administrative Coordinator, Ash Patel, Celebrates Pride Month
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 7, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness, Pride Month, DEI
June is Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ identities. Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is proud to join the celebration and highlight LGBTQ+ people in our network, helping us work toward our mission of changing lives through education, health and employment.
Goodwill NFP Mom Rewrites Her Story
[fa icon="calendar'] May 12, 2024 9:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Ignite
After becoming pregnant as a teenager and leaving high school, NaShae Price enrolled in Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) for support. Pregnant with her first child, she was struggling to secure stable housing, transportation and a living wage job to help support her growing family.
Introducing Jennifer Heaston, Goodwill NFP Nurse of the Year
[fa icon="calendar'] May 10, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness, Nurses Week
Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) pairs registered nurses with expectant parents for ongoing visits aimed at supporting families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years.
Goodwill NFP Celebrates Successful Parents
[fa icon="calendar'] May 8, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Nurses Week
Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) pairs first-time, expectant parents with a registered nurse for ongoing one-on-one visits aimed at supporting families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years. Nurses partner with families from their baby’s birth until the child turns two years old, helping them achieve healthy pregnancies and childhoods while uncovering their skills as parents.
Empowering Families Through Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership
[fa icon="calendar'] May 3, 2024 9:23:27 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Parents, mental health, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact
“When I was first diagnosed with unspecified psychosis, I didn’t want to believe it,” Michaelae Cotton said. “Many times…those with this diagnosis are described as ‘crazy.’ I was embarrassed and felt ashamed. It wasn’t until I found safe spaces that I began to embark on a journey of victory. My nurse came into my life at the perfect time.”
Excel Center Graduate Redefines Success
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 2, 2024 12:12:32 PM / by Rachel Moehle posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, The Excel Center, Education, Goodwill Education, University Heights
How Goodwill's Community Legacy Shapes Women's Health Outcomes Today
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 29, 2024 11:07:04 AM / by Michelle Washington posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Women's History Month
Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership Provides Hope to Young Moms
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 27, 2024 1:30:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education
When Natalie Preimesberger enrolled in Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) in 2019, she had no job, no transportation, no stable housing, no high school diploma and many challenges to overcome. She grew up in a household where she experienced trauma, including exposure to substance abuse.