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
Brooklyn Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (BIMRI)
Outreach and case finding; referrals to other organizations for health, case management and support services, school and community health presentations and information sessions; and community health awareness events.
Who is Eligible?
Brooklyn Residents who are pregnant and/or are parenting infants or young children are eligible. This is a collaborative project with several other Brooklyn community-based organizations that participate on the Brooklyn Task Force on Infant & Maternal Mortality & Family Health.
Services Offered
» Children's Services
» Family Services
» Housing Assistance
» Pregnancy-Related Care
Call Yolanda Vasconcellos at (718) 622-4119 Ext . 19
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.
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