Client advocates meet one-on-one with clients to offer support and resources. They share helpful information about insurance, nursery care subsidies, housing options, and job programs, all tailored to your needs. Their goal is to provide individualized support throughout your pregnancy and decision-making journey. Just keep in mind that AVAIL is not a medical provider.
Contact AVAIL calling at (212) 689-1705 or texting 234-201-0532 to have a short consultation or ask a question. If you prefer email, reach AVAIL at support@availnyc.org.
Learn more at www.availnyc.org.
Updated on November 12, 2024
To learn more about Medicaid for Pregnant Women go to access.nyc.gov/programs/medicaid-for-pregnant-women.
Updated on February 26, 2024
To get commercial health insurance you must enroll as client in the New York State (NYS) Marketplace. To qualify you must be a New York state resident, US citizen, national, or lawfully present immigrant.
If you are eligible for public health insurance like Child Health Plus or NYS Medicaid (based on your income), different immigration rules may apply. Please note that current incarceration disqualifies eligibility.
Learn more about the health insurance marketplace and plans at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. For a guide about health services coverage go to healthinsurance.org/states/health-insurance-new-york.
NYS Parenting Guide
Prenatal: Growth and Development
This is your Guide, the story of the first five years of your parenting journey. Whether you are the mother or father (through birth, adoption, or foster care), a grandparent, partner, family friend, aunt or uncle with parenting responsibilities, what you say and do in your role as a parent matters.
Visit the parenting guide here.
Ideally, all families are welcome to apply for the program, but special attention is given to those eligible for benefits such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, etc. There are no requirements around citizenship, age, marital or relationship status, or number of children.
To learn more about parenting and helping your baby develop, consider applying to Room to Grow at www.roomtogrow.org/apply-now.
For more information, call (212) 620-7800 or visit www.roomtogrow.org.
Updated on October 28, 2024
Classes teach about childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding, fatherhood, and healthy living. To learn more about their programs, visit www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/neighborhood-health/healthy-start-brooklyn.page. To register for classes, call us at (844) 919-1123. If you’d rather email, you can reach them at HealthyStartBrooklyn@health.nyc.gov.
Updated on November 12, 2024
Whether you have questions about medications, vaccines, chemicals, herbal products, substances of abuse, or maternal health conditions, they are dedicated to providing clear and helpful information to support your journey.
MothertoBaby offer free information for pregnant and breastfeeding people, their families, health professionals, and the general public. You can ask questions or get support through chat, text, phone, or email.
For individual inquiries call (585) 275-3638 or 1 (844) 352-3420 (toll-free). You can also contact them at MotherToBaby@urmc.rochester.edu.
To learn more about MothertoBaby services visit www.urmc.rochester.edu/ob-gyn/maternity-services/mother-to-baby.aspx
Updated on November 12, 2024