Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health Project
Purpose
To reduce the infant mortality, low birth weight, and SIDS rates in the African-American community. Provides prenatal outreach and care coordination, nursing case management, social support and parenting classes, and home visiting services. Offers support for women up to 12 months following delivery, as well as a Reclaiming Fatherhood Group and parenting support for fathers.
Who is eligible
Pregnant and parenting African-American women and their families, especially those at-risk of delivering a premature or low birth weight baby. Participation is voluntary; client confidentiality is respected.
Services Provided
- Help with finding a doctor
- Referrals to community health and social services
- Assistance with Medi-Cal and insurance for kids
- Public Health Nursing services
- Home Visiting and care coordination services
- Parenting classes and resources
- Networking groups for pregnant and parenting women
- Networking groups for expectant and parenting men
- Case management support for fathers
- Raising a Reader book bags
- Free baby clothing shopping at Stork's Nest
Community Mobilization
Encourages community awareness, support and advocacy for healthy African-American babies. Is supported by a Black Infant Health Advisory Group. Sponsors annual "Celebrate Healthy Babies Events". Collaborates with other programs such as the Prenatal to Three Program, Adolescent Family Life Project, March of Dimes, and other community health and social service providers.
How to apply
Referrals accepted from individuals, agencies and the community. Can apply by telephone.
Geographic area served
San Mateo County
Fees charged
None
Contact
Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health Project
2415 University Avenue, 2nd Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 363-7850
Fax: (650) 327-5238
North County Voice Mail: (650) 301-8687
Email: prenataladvantage@co.sanmateo.ca.us
Announcements and Events
“Celebrate Healthy Babies 2010”
Location: Bell Street Park
Date and Time: Sat, Jun 19 10:00 AM - Thu, Jun 17 5:00 PM
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Prenatal Advantage <PrenatalAdvantage@co.sanmateo.ca.us>
Date: Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Subject: Celebrate Healthy Babies 2010
To: Prenatal Advantage <PrenatalAdvantage@co.sanmateo.ca.us>
Dear Colleagues & Friends:
Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health Project will host “Celebrate Healthy Babies 2010” at the East Palo Alto’s Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 19th at Bell Street Park on University Avenue.
The project is celebrating 20 years of Black Infant Health services in California. Please invite your clients.
We will have a resource table for providers who want to share information with EPA community and activities for children.
For more information, contact the BIH Office at (650) 363-7850.
"Celebrate Healthy Babies" 2009
Location: 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto
Date and Time: Sat, Jun 6, 2009 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health
SMC Health System/Family Health Services
"Celebrate Healthy Babies" 2009
Family Fun Fair & Screening of the documentary "Daddy Hunger"
Saturday, June 6, 2009
11 a.m - 3 p.m.
2415 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
More details contact: (650) 363-7850
Screening of award-winning film "Daddy Hunger"
Location: 2415 University Ave, 1st Floor Community Room
Date and Time: Thu, Apr 30, 2009 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
"Racism, Stress and Birth Outcome Disparities"
Location: Belmont Sports Complex, UC Berkeley
Date and Time: Wed, Jun 11, 2008 11:00 AM - Mon, Nov 17, 2008 2:00 PM
Black Infant Health Advisory Group & Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program presents "A Community Roundtable Discussion: Racism, Stress and Birth Outcome Disparities” with Guest Speaker: Amani Nuru-Jeter, Ph.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor, Community Health & Human Development, University of California, Berkeley on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 11:00 am—2:00 pm, Belmont Sports Complex, 550 Island Parkway. Lunch provided
Must RSVP by June 4, 2008; space limited.
Contact: Lori or Martha at (650) 363-7850/ PrenatalAdvantage@co.sanmateo.ca.us
Programs funded by San Mateo County Health Department/Family Health Services & California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Branch A Community Roundtable Discussion “Racism, Stress and Birth Outcome Disparities”
Guest: Amani Nuru-Jeter, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor, Community Health & Human Development
University of California, Berkeley
Activities
Celebrate Healthy Babies
Client Appreciation
& Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 31, 2008
1 p.m. — 4 p.m.
(Lunch served from 1—2 p.m.)
EPA Government Center/Community Room
2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto
Funded by San Mateo County Health Department /Family Health Services and
California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Branch
Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health Project
presents
“Celebrate Healthy Babies 2008”
Please Join Us on the Red Carpet!
A celebration for current & former clients, providers and the community.
Lots of fun and prizes!
For more information, call (650) 363-7850
RSVP by Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Fee: FREE
Seasons: Spring
Category: Educational
Age: Parents & Providers