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
- Free Portable Crib Program
- 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
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 410-984-1011Service Categories
Baltimore Community Doulas
About
Connect to a birth companion and advocate at no or reduced cost. Clickhere for more information.
How to Apply:
Contact admin@baltimorecommunitydoulas.orgService 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 visithere 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 410-649-0526Service Categories
24 Hour Parent Helpline
About
If you are feeling overwhelmed, The Family Tree will provide free and confidential support for parents and caregivers. Clickhere for more information.
Phone
(800) 243-7337 voiceHow to Apply:
Call 1-800-243-7337Service Categories
Pro Bono Counseling Project
About
Get free help by joining group or one-on-one counseling to make your relationships better and stronger. Clickhere for more information.
How to Apply:
Call 410-825-1001Black Mental Health Alliance
About
Mental wellness support, including finding a therapist and healing racial trauma. Clickhere for more information.
Phone
(410) 338-2642 voiceHow to Apply:
Call 410-338-2642Home 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. Clickhere 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.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.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. Clickhere 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. Clickhere for more information.
Service Categories
House of Ruth
About
The House of Ruth is a safe place for people who are being hurt at home. If someone is in a dangerous or abusive relationship, they can call the House of Ruth to get help 24/7. They will talk to you, help you make a plan to stay safe, and tell you where to get more help like talking to a counselor or getting legal advice. Clickhere for more information.
Phone
(410) 889-7884 voiceAddress
2201 Argonne Drive. Baltimore, MD 21218How to Apply:
Call 410-889-7884Baltimore Infants & Toddlers Program
(BITP)About
The Baltimore Infants & Toddlers Program (BITP) helps young children who are 3 years old or younger and may be growing or learning more slowly than expected. BITP also supports children who have health problems that could cause delays. Call 410-396-1666 if you have any questions or concerns about how your child is growing or learning. Clickhere for more information.
Phone
(410) 396-1666 voiceService Categories
Community Health Access and Resource Module