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Nursing by LSA Family Health Service

 
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333 East 115th Street, New York, NY 10029
(646) 672-5200 | info@lsafhs.org

 
Working in collaboration with the Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), nursing care is provided within the home setting with skill, compassion, and warmth. Provided care fulfills NYS Department of Health’s Division of Home and Community-based Services regulations.
 
Services
– Holistic, patient-centered care
– Assist with the transition from pregnancy to parenthood
– Refer patients to necessary referrals including the food pantry, breastfeeding and parenting workshops, parenting and child development program, environmental services, advocacy services, and non-LSA resources
 
Eligibility
– First-time mothers
– High-risk maternity patients, infants, pediatric patients, and the elderly
– Referred by physicians from local hospitals and clinics
 
How to apply
– To register for enrolment, complete this online form or feel free to contact an advocate at (646) 672-5200 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm).
– You can find more information here
 
Updated on July 26, 2021


New Moms Support Group NYC

 
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Call Renee at (917) 578-3733 to learn more about the programs.
 
The Moms Group has facilitated weekly chats hosted in 32 locations a week since 2008. There are specialized groups for 1) expectant moms, 2) new moms, 3) moms of older babies, and 4) second-time moms. Groups are led by a facilitator and members may also access parenting support online and via phone.
 
Locations
Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Union Square, Chelsea, Flatiron, Murray Hill, Midtown East, and Midtown West in Manhattan, and Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, and Park Slope in Brooklyn. Chats are taking place online now.
 
Contact
Email rebekah@themomsgroups.com with your neighborhood and due date and they will send along some options or call Renee at 917-578-3733 to learn more about the programs. Group information at Meetup – meetup.com/New-Moms-Support-Group-NYC.
 
Updated on March 21, 2021
 


The Motherhood Center of New York

 
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205 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016
(212) 335-0034
| info@themotherhoodcenter.com
 
The Motherhood Center provides supportive services for new and expectant moms, including a range of treatment options for women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
 
Services
The Motherhood Center offers virtual classes and support groups for all new and expectant moms and their partners. Classes range from $25-50 per group.
 
Contact
Call (212) 335-0034 or send an email to info@themotherhoodcenter.com.
 
Updated on March 21, 2021
 


Kids in the House (Parenting Videopedia)

 
kidsinthehousewww.kidsinthehouse.com
(310) 899-6026
 
Kids in the House is the largest parenting video library in the world. This educational website aims to help parents and caregivers become better at parenting by educating, inspiring and entertaining. This resource contains over 9,000 videos from 500 leading parenting experts, including doctors, pediatricians, psychologists, educators, best-selling authors, celebrities, and parents themselves.
 
Updated on March 14, 2021
 


Growth and Child Development by the New York State Parent Portal

 

NYS Parenting Portal

Growth & Child Development
NYS Parenting Guide
 
Find parenting resources to enhance your role as a parent for your child. Visit the NYS Parent Portal for more information.
 
Español: Encuentra recursos para mejorar tu rol como padre o madre para tu hijo. Visita el Portal para Padres del NYS para más información.


Nurse Family Partnership (First-Time Pregnant Moms)

 
nurse-family-partnership Nurse-Family Partnerhip (serving all boroughs)
Call 311 and ask for “Nurse-Family Partnership”
 
Maternal and child health nurses are the backbone of the Nurse-Family Partnership. A nurse-led maternal health and home visitation program, Nurse-Family Partnership partners serve low-income, first-time moms.
 
Moms with their very own free Nurse­-Family Partnership personal nurse will get the support, advice, and information they need during their pregnancy and when their baby arrives.
 
Eligibility
NYC Nurse-Family Partnership is available to anyone in New York City who:
— Is 28 weeks pregnant or less with their first baby.
— Meets income requirements.
— Are first-time mothers, regardless of age, immigration status or gender identity.
 
Services
Your nurse will support you to:
— Know what to expect during pregnancy and childbirth.
— Learn how to take care of your baby (feeding, bathing, safe sleep, and more).
— Understand how babies learn and grow.
 
Learn about eligibility criteria by calling your nearest NFP agency. Locate your agency on the NFP homepage.
 
Updated on February 16, 2023


Room To Grow NYC (Parenting Support & Education/Baby Essentials)

 
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roomtogrow.org
(212) 620-7800
| infony@roomtogrow.org
 
For more than 20 years, Room to Grow’s three-year program has provided critical support to families raising babies born into low-income circumstances.
 
Eligibility
— Expecting families of all types are welcome to apply.
— Families who are eligible for benefits such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, etc.
— There are no requirements around citizenship, age, marital or relationship status, or number of children.
 
Services
Room to Grow provides parents and caregivers with:
— Essential baby and toddler items.
— Strategies and support to promote their children’s development.
— Connections to community resources that can meaningfully expand their support network.
— Currently, the program is offered in English and Spanish.
 
If you would like to learn more about parenting & helping your baby develop, consider applying to Room to Grow at tfaforms.com/4855621. Call (212) 620-7800 for more information.
 
Updated on February 16, 2023


Text4baby (Pregnancy Educational App)

 
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Text BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411
FAQ
 
The free Text4baby app makes it easy for you to get critical health and safety information. As the perfect companion to text messages sent by text4baby, you can get more health and safety tips and access fun, interactive features, including how your baby is growing each week, your progress and medical updates, quizzes, and appointment reminders.
 
Text messages are free for people who have pay-as-you-go or pre-paid cell phones. Learn more here.
 

Text4baby es una aplicación móvil gratis donde podrás aprender acerca de la salud, seguridad de tu embarazo y la de tu bebé. Además de recibir mensajes de texto, tendrás acceso a funciones interactivas con información acerca del crecimiento de tu bebé cada semana, notificaciones médicas, tests, y recordatorios de citas con el doctor.
 
Los mensajes de texto no tendrán cobro para cuentas de celulares prepagadas.

 
Updated on July 20, 2020
 



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