Baltimore City Health Department, Maternal & Infant Care Program- Nurse Family Partnership
www.baltimorecity.gov
Resource Details
Alternate Name Baltimore City Health Dept., Maternal & Infant Nursing Program; Baltimore City Health Department, Maternal & Infant Care Program
Description SERVICE COORDINATION: Provides home visiting services for first time moms and their babies until they are two years old. To qualify for the Baltimore City Health Department’s Maternal and Infant Care’s Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), participants must live in Baltimore City, be 28 weeks or less pregnant and be age 13-24. The three goals of the program are to improve pregnancy outcomes, child health and development and economic self-sufficiency of the family.

Parents receives guidance on having a healthy pregnancy, developmental milestones for the baby, and linkages to other programs. Education is also provided on effects of smoking, alcohol and drugs, preparing for labor and delivery, postpartum depression; parent/child relationships, intimate partner violence, environmental and home safety, pregnancy planning, and immunizations. 

Provides referrals for medical and dental care, mental health counseling, job readiness and career planning, housing, WIC services, developmental intervention, social services and other community services. The Maternal and Infant Care Program also completes verification documents for families who choose to have their babies at home. Upon completing verification, required documents are submitted to the State of Maryland and a birth certificate is issued.  
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility First time moms 28 weeks or less pregnant, ages 13-24 that live in Baltimore City.
Program Fees None.
Application Process All referrals come through HealthCare Access Maryland.
Documents Required Call for information.
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Contact Information
Fax Number 410-396-8126
Main 410-396-9404
Main Email Address bchd@baltimorecity.gov
Main Contact Name
Main Contact Title
Main Contact Phone
Main Contact Email Address
Director or Senior Administrator Name Daphne Hicks
Director or Senior Administrator Title Director
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-396-9404
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address daphne.hicks@baltimorecity.gov
Sites offering this Program 1200 East Fayette Street