The House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Hilferty establishes a task force in Louisiana to study the implementation and impact of the Family Connects model of postpartum newborn nurse home visiting. This initiative aims to develop policy and funding recommendations for the model's implementation in the state, addressing the significant gaps in postpartum support for mothers and infants. The resolution highlights the need for such services, given Louisiana's high rates of maternal and infant mortality and the limited reach of current home visiting programs, which only served about six percent of births in 2022.

The task force will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from the Louisiana Medicaid program, the Department of Health, and other relevant organizations. Its responsibilities will include reviewing existing programs, evaluating health outcomes, and recommending reimbursement structures for these services. The task force is expected to meet regularly, with a draft report of preliminary recommendations due by January 31, 2025, and a final report by February 28, 2025. The findings will be presented to the Louisiana Legislature to inform future policy decisions regarding postpartum care.