Nurses for Newborns
Melinda Monroe began their work experience in 1991 as the Director of Prevention & Advocacy Services at St. Louis Arc. Melinda then joined the faculty of Saint Louis University in 2002 as an Assistant Adjunct Professor. In 2008, Melinda became the CEO of Nurses for Newborns, where they focused on providing healthcare and resources to vulnerable families in order to prevent infant mortality and child abuse & neglect.
Melinda Monroe obtained a Certificate in Business Management for Non-profit Leaders from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School in the year 2014-2015. Prior to that, they completed a Master's degree in clinical-developmental psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago from 1984 to 1989. Additionally, Melinda holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Biology from Indiana University Bloomington.
Nurses for Newborns
Nurses for Newborns exists to provide a safety net for families most at-risk in order to prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect by providing in-home nursing visits which promote healthcare, education, and positive parenting skills. Nurses for Newborns provides critical health care services through an In-Home Nurse Visitation Program to infants who are born into a wide range of medical, economical, environmental and social high risks. Our goal is to ensure every newborn has a healthy start, every parent or caregiver has resources to help them, and that every baby has a chance to thrive. In addition to medical care, we assist families whenever possible with donated materials needed for safe care, such as diapers, formula, baby food, clothing, bedding, and cribs. We welcome hundreds of volunteers each year who help us manage the logistics of this work.