The EFP Interviews:
- This first interview – which we call the Parent Prep Check – happens before the baby is born during the 2nd Trimester.
- Follow-up meetings are held when the child is 6 months old and 18 months old.
- Each meeting lasts about 3 hours but is designed to be very interesting and helpful.
What happens during these meetings?
- Young couples share their stories, including how they are feeling about becoming parents.
- Questions also focus on each parent’s health and the couple’s relationship.
- After the baby is born, we gather additional information about the baby’s health and the couples’ experience as parents and co-parents.
What happens after the Parent Prep Check?
- One group of expectant parents will be invited to receive Father Inclusive Prenatal Care (FIPC) services which involves co-parenting and parenting education and support. FIPC services are voluntary, meaning couples may say “No Thanks” and it will not affect their other services at Erie Family Health.
- Another group of expectant parents will receive their regular prenatal care services from Erie Family Health Centers. They will be given information about other services that might be helpful too.
- Both groups will be invited to participate in the follow up meeting when their babies are 6 and 18 months.