Easterseals Blake Foundation (EBF)
has a program called
Maternal Early Childhood
Sustained Home-visiting (MECSH)

With the MECSH program, a nurse visits your home
and supports you and your family as your baby grows and develops. 

Deadline to Enroll

• Mothers/ caregivers can enroll in the program as early as 8 weeks pregnant
  “We like mothers to enroll while they are pregnant.”

• Mothers/ caregivers must enroll in the program
  within 2 months from the day the baby comes home from the hospital.

• Visits can continue until your child turns 3 y.o.

Income

There are NO income guidelines. 
“We can serve families with high income, or families who are couch surfing and unhoused.” 
You can earn $1,000 per year or $100,000 per year. 
No matter what your income, Easterseals will gladly welcome you into the program.

Contact

Location:  Easterseals Blake Foundation has an office in Thatcher/ Safford. There is an RN who lives and works in the Globe-Miami area, who meets with families in the Globe-Miami area. 

Phone: (520) 465-8133  Amy
Phone:  (520) 247-3275  MECSH/ EBF supervisor

Website:  https://BlakeArizona.com/‍ ‍
Updated: May 2026

Strong Families AZ

Easterseals Blake Foundation has partnered with Strong Families Az
to bring the MECSH program to mothers and families.
For more information on Strong Families AZ, click here‍ ‍

Updated: May 2026