New parents now guaranteed free home visits by registered nurses

Gov. Murphy signed new law on Thursday

Jenyne Donaldson, Correspondent | July 30, 2021 | Health Care

A law signed Thursday by Gov. Phil Murphy guarantees all new parents a free home visit by a registered nurse within the first two weeks of their child’s birth or after adoption, a time maternal care workers say is critical for the physical and mental health of newborns and parents.

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