Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County supports more than 30 programs in the Healthy Beginnings System of Care to help expectant families and their newborns get off to the best possible start in life.
We serve as the front door to that system.
Access to Care
Through prenatal screening, assessment and linkage to services, we support pregnant women in need of prenatal care, health care navigation, medical payment source, and other intensive social service needs to improve birth outcomes.
Our team meets with expecting women in our office or a convenient location to ensure they have the support needed for a healthy pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
With nearly 27% of pregnant women in Palm Beach County having little, late or no prenatal care, we are laser-focused on connecting women with early, consistent, and affordable prenatal care and support.
Medical provider or community agency? Download the Healthy Beginnings Entry Referral Form to refer a client to us.
Care coordination, outreach education, and social support of pregnant families is the core of our work.
Learn more about our access to care services below.
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Our Prenatal Care Coordinators provide support to pregnant women through social service needs in order to improve birth outcomes by:
Providing screening and assessment to pregnant women to identify risk factors
Assisting with access to health care and medical payment source
Educating, referring and linking pregnant women to other social service and Healthy Beginnings programs
Have you recently given birth? Connect with our Postpartum Care Coordinator.
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HMHB aims to have contact with all pregnant women in Palm Beach County to ensure they are aware of the services available to them. Our Prenatal Screeners:
Identify and contact women who demonstrate a risk of a poor birth outcome
Provide pregnancy related education and refer to additional social services
Prenatal Screeners connect women with HMHB’s Prenatal Care Coordinators for further assessment of need
Click here to learn more about the Florida Prenatal Screen.
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Our Outreach Educators work across the county to build connections with the community through a variety of strategies including:
Creating a physical presence in communities that need support
Design strategies to connect with women who face challenges in getting prenatal support
Spread awareness and refer families to available services
If you are interested in a hosting a presentation about our services for your workplace, community, or group, please contact our Outreach Education Program Director.
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We have a team of Community Liaisons who maintain relationships with over 200 Palm Beach County obstetrics and pediatric providers. Community Liaisons connect with healthcare providers to:
Provide trainings, education and support to prenatal care providers on the Florida Prenatal Screen which is required, under section 383.148 of the Florida Statutes, to complete at the pregnant woman’s first prenatal visit.
Ensure families receive interconception care and are aware of the postpartum support available to them
Inform providers of the services available through HMHB and Healthy Beginnings
Local medical providers, public and nonprofit agencies are our greatest partners in accessing prenatal health services.
It is never too early or too late to connect with us. Reach out to our team today to get connected with the services you deserve for a healthy pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Our access to care services are made possible with funding from:
