Atlanta Healthy Start Initiative (AHSI) is a federally funded maternal and infant health program designed to support moms-to-be during pregnancy and throughout the critical postpartum period. Care is coordinated by a compassionate team of nurses, family support specialists and a mental health provider. Home-based education is guided by a nationally recognized curriculum, with topics ranging from infant care to breastfeeding. This Initiative serves approximately 700 pregnant and postpartum women, dads, and infants annually.
Case Management Services include:
- Home visitation services
- Linkages to needed health and social services (ex. prenatal care provider, housing, workforce development)
- Parent education
- Health education
- Breastfeeding education and support (Magic Milk Mommies)
- Mental/emotional wellbeing services
- Monthly peer support groups (Sister Circle)
- Postpartum education
Eligibility Requirements: Pregnant and parenting women residing in Atlanta or Fulton County, GA with a child under 18 months old.
To enroll in AHSI, contact Watrina Watson at wwatson@cbww.org or 404-688-9202, ext. 121.
