PROGRAM: MOMS Prenatal Support Services

Description of Program / Service Provided:

The MOMS/First Steps Prenatal Support Services Program is designed to help pregnant and post-partum women achieve the best possible birth outcomes for their babies

Provides early access to Medicaid and prenatal care for pregnant women with enrollment into Medicaid Managed Care or Medicaid if applicable. Some commercial insurances accepted.

Works in conjunction with providers of Prenatal Care throughout Chautauqua and neighboring Counties.

Services include Prenatal Health Education, Case management and Assessment, HIV Pre/Post-test Counseling and Testing, Childbirth Education Classes, Home Visiting for those that qualify and referrals to other support services as needed.

Facilitated enrollment into the WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for the Family/Child Health Plus Facilitated Enrollment Insurance Program.

All services are confidential and are offered at all 14 WIC Clinic sites throughout Chautauqua County.

Program is linked to the Breast Pump Rental Station and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Programs.

 

Expanded eligibility programs have helped women and children access medical care that they would not otherwise be eligible for.

Early access into prenatal care has helped to reduce high infant mortality rates in New York State.

 

Site Locations:

Chautauqua Connections North 10825 Bennett Road Dunkirk, New York 14048	Laughlin Community Action Center 402 Chandler Street Jamestown, New York  14701
Phone:  (716) 366-4373                (716) 366-8176	Phone: (716) 483-3337
Fax: (716) 366-4502	Fax: (716) 488-9848

Days and Hours of Service:
In addition to regular business hours, early morning, lunch hour, late evening and Saturday morning appointments are also offered on designated days on a monthly basis.

REGARDLESS OF MARITAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR AGE, ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

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