Partners for a Healthy Baby is a research-based parenting curriculum originally developed by a multidisciplinary FSU faculty team with expertise in obstetric medicine, early childhood development, psychology, infant mental health, social work, and early intervention.

30 years later, using the latest research and clinical guidelines, the faculty team annually reviews and compiles evidence-based strategies for professionals and home visitors to use when addressing issues facing expectant and new families.

The research-based content in the Partners curriculum addresses a wide range of topics associated with the goals of most maternal-child health programs including: improved prenatal health; healthy birth outcomes; bonding and attachment; positive parenting; enhanced child health and development; infant mental health; economic self-sufficiency; and family stability. 

The FSU Partners for a Healthy Baby curriculum is widely used in many evidence-based home visiting programs including Early Head Start, Healthy Families, Healthy Start, and other MIECHV home visiting models with promising practices that are building their evidence base.

Suggested Citation-

FSU Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy. (2025). Partners for a Healthy Baby Home Visiting Curriculum. Florida State University.