Babies Born Healthy
How to Apply
Call 240-777-3118. Self-Referrals are encouraged. Referrals are also accepted from doctors, nurses, social service providers and other community members.
Documents To Bring
Maryland Medicaid insurance card (if available).
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must be Black/African American, a Medicaid recipient and live in the downcounty region of Montgomery County.Fees and Payments
No fees or payments.
FAQ's
Do I have to have home visits?
No, you can join our program and only attend the classes and trainings. Home visits are not required.
Do I have to be Black/African American?
Yes, but we have other similar programs for women of other race and ethnicities. Call 240-777-3380 or 240-777-3360 for more information on Montgomery County’s other Maternal Child Health Home Visiting programs.
How can the Babies Born Healthy program (BBH) help pregnant women?
The BBH program provides care coordination services to help at-risk pregnant women connect with resources and to help them stay healthy through their pregnancies. Services include: prenatal education; and screening for depression, substance abuse, intimate partner violence and environmental safety. Insures that mom is going to prenatal care and that she is following the advice of her prenatal care provider.
We provide intense education on the prevention of preterm labor, the harmful effects of smoking- drugs-and alcohol, parental nutrition, harmful effects of intimate partner violence, safe sleep for newborns, importance of breastfeeding and the importance of family planning and child spacing.
What services am I eligible for if I participate in the Babies Born Healthy program?
The program can provide a safe sleep environment (Pac n' Play portable crib), diapers, transportation to prenatal appointments, car seats and other incentives for your newborn as needed.
What is the difference between the BBH program and SMILE Program?
Both programs focus on preventing infant mortality. The Babies Born Healthy program targets African American pregnant women who are Maryland Medicaid recipients and live in zip codes 20903, 20904, and 20906. Based on data, these zip codes have residents who are at the highest risk for poor birth outcomes including low birth weight, premature births, infant mortality and maternal morbidity and mortality.
Why are African American women the target population for BBH?
Data shows that African American women are at highest risk for maternal mortality and morbidity.
African American babies are twice as likely to die before their first birthday. We are trying to ensure healthy outcomes and to reduce the disparities.
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