6/2013

Having a newborn can be tough. The two-week visit is an important check-in for staff and families. This Tip Sheet describes the content of that visit.

Response:

The first few weeks of a baby’s life are an exciting and demanding time for the baby and the family. The two-week newborn visit required by the Head Start Program Performance Standards focuses on the “well-being of both the mother and the child.” This visit does not take the place of well-baby checks. It also does not replace medical care for the mother. Instead, at the two-week newborn visit, staff

• supplement those medical appointments,
• address families’ questions,
• evaluate the health of babies and mothers, and
• offer resources and referrals as necessary.

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/early-learning/assessment/WhatDoestheTwo.htm