Children's Health
Our children’s health initiatives serve vulnerable infants, children, parents, and families.
We partner with families to support the healthy growth and development of Boston children. We do this by connecting pregnant people and families parenting young children to education, resources, and services.
Programs
Boston Healthy Start Initiative
The Boston Healthy Start Initiative provides direct support to pregnant and parenting women.
Doula Services
We're addressing disparities in birth outcomes that affect pregnant and postpartum Black and Latina women in Boston. We connect families to doula services to support them during pregnancy and postpartum.
Early Childhood Mental Health
Our goal is for children and families, particularly the most vulnerable, to have equitable access to high-quality early childhood mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment services.
Father Friendly
The Father Friendly Initiative helps men fully involve themselves in their families and communities.
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review
We study why fetal and infant deaths happen in our community so we can improve health resources and supports for families and prevent future tragedies.
Healthy Baby Healthy Child
The Healthy Baby Healthy Child program provides free home visits for pregnant and parenting families in Boston.
Injury Prevention Program
The Injury Prevention Program works to prevent unintentional injuries among people of all ages and abilities.
Welcome Family: for New and Expecting Parents
Welcome Family provides new parents with education and resources.