Gerard Place Healthy Mom & Baby Program helps to reverse these statistics by providing support, services and supplies:
8% of births in 14215 happen with no pre-natal care.
10% of mothers are 15-19 years old.
15% of babies are low birth weight.
23% of mothers have no high school diploma or job training.
80% of single mothers living in 14215 live well below the poverty line.
Are you pregnant or just gave birth to new baby? Congratulations! We are here to help. Please email momandbaby@gerardplace.org to register for baby supplies and for the most recent schedule. If we do not get back to you please call (716) 897-9948 x 104 to register.
Baby Cafe is every Wednesday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Cafe times are 11:30am-1PM at Gerard Place. (No RSVP Needed). Lunch is provided and access to a lactation specialist.
Our program can help you with:
Pack 'n Play, baby care supplies, clothes, food, resources and bus passes for doctor appointments.
Weekly support groups for parents and guardians.
Nurse on-site to support pregnant and new moms.