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DCFS and Woman's Hospital expand Baton Rouge partnership for newborn family support

Hospital are expanding their partnership to provide more coordinated support to families of substance-exposed newborns, the organizations announced on Tuesday. Nicole Irvine moved into the role of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services liaison to Woman's Hospital on Aug.

DCFS and Woman's Hospital expand Baton Rouge partnership for newborn family support

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Hospital are expanding their partnership to provide more coordinated support to families of substance-exposed newborns, the organizations announced on Tuesday.

Nicole Irvine moved into the role of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services liaison to Woman's Hospital on Aug.

Having a DCFS liaison on site gives both teams a consistent point of contact and helps families get clear information during what can be an overwhelming time.

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Hospital are expanding their partnership to provide more coordinated support to families of substance-exposed newborns, the organizations announced on Tuesday. Nicole Irvine moved into the role of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services liaison to Woman's Hospital on Aug. Having a DCFS liaison on site gives both teams a consistent point of contact and helps families get clear information during what can be an overwhelming time.

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  • "Child welfare should not wait for a family to reach the point of crisis before we offer help," said DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris in a prepared statement.
  • "We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with DCFS, which will help us identify needs earlier, reduce barriers and provide m...

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"This partnership puts that principle into practice. "As Louisiana's largest specialty hospital solely dedicated to the care of women and infants, Woman's understands that connecting families with the right agencies and resources they need can make all the difference," said Woman's Executive President and Chief Nursing Officer Cheri Johnson.

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