Women & Infants

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Franklin County wants to look out for moms, parents, and their little ones. There are a variety of resources and programs that help families get the support they need during pregnancy and those early years of parenthood.

Care for Moms and Moms-to-Be

Moms2B

Moms2B provides weekly education and support sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices and link moms with support services. Sessions are free to attend - no sign-ups or registration necessary! In addition to the sessions being free to attend, Moms2B also provides transportation assistance, on-site childcare and a hot, nutritious meal at no cost.

Learn more and find a Moms2B location near you. You can also call 614-292-1605 for more details about Moms2B.

StepOne for a Health Pregnancy

Take your first step to delivering a healthy baby! Get help finding a doctor as well as transportation to and from prenatal care appointments.

You can also call 614-721-0009 for more details.

Center for Healthy Families

Pregnant and parenting teens in Franklin County have the opportunity to create positive outcomes. The Center for Healthy Families works one-on-one with teen parents to help establish healthy and supportive relationships; build effective parenting skills; help teens and their families find secure, safe and stable housing; and much more.

Learn more about the Center for Healthy Families or call 614-884-4200.

Additional Support

CelebrateOne

We believe every baby deserves to celebrate his or her first birthday. That's why Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services has partnered with CelebrateOne to help reduce Columbus' infant mortality rate by connecting moms, moms-to-be and young families with health coverage through Medicaid as well as other resources.

Learn more about Medicaid health coverage.

ABCs of Safe Sleep

Learn more about protecting your baby by following the ABCs of Safe Sleep. Your baby should be Alone, on his or her Back in an empty Crib - every nap, every night, every time.

Cribs For Kids

The Cribs for Kids® program provides portable cribs (also called pack ‘n plays) for FREE to families who meet requirements, along with safe sleep education and a demonstration on correct usage. If you need a portable crib for your baby, call 614-645-3111.

Infant Vitality Toolkit for Men and Fathers

Learn about CelebrateOne's Infant Vitality Toolkit for Men and Fathers - a resource that can help involve men in the pregnancy process and educate them about their role in infant care. It takes all of us, including fathers, to ensure that all babies see their first birthdays and beyond.

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