Healthy Mothers-Healthy Babies Coalition Of Broward Co

Mahogany the mahogany project, funded by broward county community partnerships division, is a health education program targeting high-risk pregnant women in the 33311, 33309, 33313, 33319, and 33068 zip codes. Mothers learn how to monitor and improve their health. They also learn how to care for and maintain the health of their baby through parenting education. Mahogany clients are also connected with community resources to meet their family's needs. Closing the gap closing the , funded by the florida department of health, provides hiv/aids education, testing, public service announcements, and referral service to eligible minorities (african/caribbean americans, hispanic/latino, asian, and/or american indians) between the ages of 11 and 65. The purpose of the program is to reduce racial and ethnic health inequalities pertaining to hiv/aids and maternal/infant mortality within broward county. Direct on-scene education (d.o.s.e). D.o.s.e. Is a cutting-edge approach to saving babies. Fire rescue first responders and child protection investigators trained in d.o.s.e. Identify unsafe sleep conditions when in the home to educate parents and provide safe cribs.

Mothers overcoming maternal stress (m.o.m.s.) m.o.m.s., funded by the children's services council, is a voluntary home visiting program for women who are pregnant or have a child under the age of one living in broward county. The m.o.m.s. Program provides counseling, parenting education, case management services, and support groups to women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and difficulty bonding with the baby during pregnancy and postpartum. Services are provided in english, spanish, and creole.