Connect with resources in Baltimore City
B'more for Healthy Babies (BHB)
Baltimore City Health Department
ABOUT
BHB offer programs on childcare, access to food, and other resources to help keep babies and kids healthy.
Services
- Baltimore City Public Schools Child Find
- Baltimore Community Doulas
- 24 Hour Parent Helpline
- Pro Bono Counseling Project
- Black Mental Health Alliance
- Home Visiting Program
- Breastfeeding Support Groups
- Mom's Clubs
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- House of Ruth
- Baltimore Infants & Toddlers Program
- Free Portable Crib Program
Website
www.healthybabiesbaltimore.com
General Information
Services
Baltimore City Public Schools Child Find
About
Call us if you need an assessment or special education services for your child. For children 3-21 years old. Click here for more information.
Phone
(410) 984-1011 voiceHow to Apply:
Call 410-984-1011 (Cómo solicitar ayuda: Llama al 410-984-1011)Service Categories
Baltimore Community Doulas
About
Connect to a birth companion and advocate at no or reduced cost. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
Contact admin@baltimorecommunitydoulas.org (Cómo solicitar ayuda: Contacte admin@baltimorecommunitydoulas.org)Service Categories
24 Hour Parent Helpline
About
If you are feeling overwhelmed, The Family Tree will provide free and confidential support for parents and caregivers. Click here for more information.
Phone
(800) 243-7337 voiceHow to Apply:
Call 1-800-243-7337 (Cómo solicitar ayuda: Llama al 1-800-243-7337)Service Categories
Pro Bono Counseling Project
About
Connect to free group-based and one-on-one counseling to make your relationships better and stronger. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
Call 410-825-1001 (Cómo solicitar ayuda: Llama al 410-825-1001)Black Mental Health Alliance
About
Mental wellness support, including finding a therapist and healing racial trauma. Click here for more information.
Phone
(410) 338-2642 voiceHow to Apply:
Call 410-338-2642 (Cómo solicitar ayuda: Llama al 410-338-2642)Home Visiting Program
About
Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) home visiting is offering telehealth appointments. Baltimore City residents aged 24 years or under who are newly pregnant (less than 24 weeks gestation) can be referred to and enroll through HealthCareAccess Maryland by calling 410-649-0500. Healthy Families America home visiting programs are using telehealth until further notice. Click here for more information.
Phone
(410) 649-0500 voiceService Categories
Breastfeeding Support Groups
About
B’more Healthy Babies connects breastfeeding persons to support groups led by certified lactation counselors. Click here for more information.
Phone
(443) 703-3676 voice(410) 706-6131 voice
Audience:
This group is tailored towards new moms who are choosing to breastfeed their infants. (Personas Atendidas: personas que lactan)How to Apply:
Please contact Guadalupe Franco at 443-703-3676 for the Highlandtown group, and Sasha Satchell at 410-706-6131 for the Upton/Druid Heights group. (Cómo solicitar ayuda: Comuníquese con Guadalupe Franco al 443-703-3676 para el grupo de Highlandtown y Sasha Satchell al 410-706-6131 para el grupo de Upton/Druid Heights.)Service Categories
Mom's Clubs
About
BHB provides support groups via "Mom's Clubs" for expecting and new parents. Mom's Clubs allow parents to connect with each other and learn about each stage of pregnancy. English and Spanish moms clubs are available. Click here for more information.
Phone
(410) 662-5500 voiceSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
About
Baltimore City WIC: Offering TeleWIC services (Monday thru Friday 8:30am-4pm and scheduled Saturdays 9am-1pm). New and existing clients can make an appointment by calling 410-396-9427. Johns Hopkins WIC: Appointments will be conducted over the phone until further notice. To contact, leave a message at the Eastern Ave Clinic (410- 261-0001) or the main number (410-614-4848). Spanish-speakers, call Yadira Foley at 443-841-0637. Click here for more information.
Service Categories
House of Ruth
About
Provides a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and their children. If you are in an abusive relationship, call the House of Ruth for crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to counseling and legal advice. Click here for more information.
Phone
(410) 889-7884 voiceAddress
2201 Argonne Drive. Baltimore, MD 21218How to Apply:
Call 410-889-7884 (Llame al 410-889-7884)Baltimore Infants & Toddlers Program
(BITP)About
Baltimore Infants & Toddlers Program is providing early intervention for any children experiencing developmental delays or a condition that puts them at risk using telehealth technology. Click here for more information.
Phone
(410) 396-1666 voiceService Categories
Free Portable Crib Program
About
If you can't afford a crib, HealthCare Access Maryland will help qualified families. Click here for more information. Visit here and email your completed referral to safesleepcrib@hcamaryland.org or visit here to complete the referral.
Phone
(410) 649-0526 voiceEligibility:
Individuals must be at least 36 weeks pregnant at the time of crib delivery. If postpartum, the infant must be less than eight-months old or under 25 pounds. Referred clients should 1) be a Baltimore City resident 2) have financial need (receiving TCA, SNAP, WIC, Medicaid) 3) no other resources to obtain a crib 4) agree to practice the ABCDs of Safe Sleep 5) view the BHB Safe Sleep video 6) allow a 30 to 60-minute home visit by the Safe Sleep Coordinator.How to Apply:
Call 410-649-0526 (Cómo solicitar ayuda: Llame al 410-649-0526)Service Categories
Community Health Access and Resource Module