First 5 Permian Basin

  • First 5 hopes to improve health and education outcomes within the community through the implementation of three, FREE evidence-based home visiting programs: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), and Parents as Teachers (PAT). Each free program provides families with a personal educator, access to high-quality curriculum and lessons, parent and child screenings/assessments, and a diverse resource network to help all children in the community reach their fullest potential.

    Services provided in English and Spanish.

  • Young and first-time mothers of children up to five years old. Pregnant mothers before 28th week of pregnancy.

  • No referral needed, but the process may be expedited with referral from a professional agency.

  • Call for additional information or to schedule an appointment.

  • Various free events held throughout the year including a Kinder Camp designed to get students ready to enter school and the Annual Read and Roll event.

    No fee for any services as well.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Phone: 432-552-4025

Address: 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79762

Website: https://www.utpb.edu/academics/colleges/cohshp/departments/community-family-health/first-five