Delta Alpha Zeta Stork's Nest
The Stork's Nest is an incentive-based health education program, designed to promote healthy behaviors among women during pregnancy, through education workshops and activities. Baby clothes and other supplies are provided as incentives for participants who complete courses. This project is in collaboration with the March of Dimes and Zeta Beta Phi Sorority.
Sister Friend Birthing Project
Using the extended family model, this project pairs a trained volunteer (Sister Friend) to a pregnant teen or woman (little sister). The Sister Friend provides support during the pregnancy up to the baby's first birthday, while encouraging the utilization of adequate and appropriate health care services and follow-up for mother and the baby.
Brooklyn Healthy Start Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative
Outreach, case finding and follow-up services for pregnant women and those parenting infants up to two years old. Moderate to high risk women are referred for case management services appropriate to need.
Who is Eligible? To be eligible, you must live in one of the following zip codes: 11203, 11205, 11213, 11216, 11221, 11225, 11226, 11233.
Services Offered: » Children's Services
» Family Services
» Housing Assistance
» Pregnancy-Related Care
» Parenting Services
Call Lawrence Ubakanma at (718) 622- 4119 Ext . 13
BPN's Baby Buggy Program
Pregnant and parenting women who participate in BPN's programs can receive infant & Child supplies, clothes & furniture, if available. Some items include diapers, bibs, clothing, books, toys and strollers.
Some items for mom are also available.
Services Offered » Children's Services
Call Yolanda Vasconcellos at (718) 622-4119 Ext . 19
Brooklyn Perinatal Network
76 Nevins Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217