The services help parents with the changes that come along with pregnancy and the birth of a child, provide education that helps them understand and support their child’s development, as well as identify financial or emotional stress and other family risk factors that may exist in prenatal and postnatal. CAMBA provides referrals in the community to address concerns as needed. In 2023, the Healthy Families program served 133 families, completed 1,421 home visits with clients throughout the year, and provided 250 referrals for family support, social services, mental health counseling, and support, along with job readiness services. Clients also have access to CAMBA’s emergency food pantry as well as donated clothes, toys, and books.
Eligibility: Enrolled pregnant women through up to 3 months old. Families must enroll during the prenatal stage or before their child is three months old (12 weeks). Services continue until the child is five (5) years old. The Healthy Families program is available to parents residing in the following zip codes: 11218, 11225, 11210, 11238, 11233, and 11226.
Clients Served Annually: 166
Referrals Accepted: Yes
Contact
21 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 826-2223