Kane Kares is a program designed to help support you during pregnancy and parenting of the child.

A specially-trained Registered Nurse will visit and support you through your pregnancy and until your baby’s second birthday.​

The Goals of Kane Kares are to:

• Support parents
• Enhance early childhood emotional, social, mental, and physical growth and development
• Reduce rates of low birthweight, prematurity, and infant mortality
• Promote well child care and family bonding​
  
  

Nurse Home Visitation for Pregnant and Parenting Families

Your Nurse Will Help You. . .

• Learn what to expect during your pregnancy and labor
• Learn more about your baby’s growth and development
  
• Learn about up-to-date information on immunizations and nutrition
• Learn about community resources and services to help you and your baby

If you are a pregnant, first-time mother living in Kane County and would like more information about enrolling in Kane Kares, please call (847) 888-6457. Bi-lingual staff is available.

Links & Resources

Infant Mortality Awareness Webpage 
​Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse & Reducing Crime in Elgin, Illinois -  a report by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois ​​​

Kane County woman says a hands-on nurse helped her transition into motherhood during COVID-19 pandemic​
(Chicago Tribune, 03/22/2022 - photo credit Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)​