Starting Out Strong

Alameda County Public Health Department - Starting Out Strong Family Support Programs provide services to pregnant women, fathers, women with a pregnancy or infant loss, and families with newborns and young children.

Starting Out Strong offers:

One-on-one services and support
Education on prenatal, postpartum, newborn care and child development Medical offices
Virtual support and social empowerment groups
Mental wellness information and support
Health information including family planning, and pregnancy and abortion counseling
Connection to community resources, health care providers, and health insurance
Advocacy for you and your family during court appearances, social service visits, and health appointments

Please see our Programs for more detailed information and Confidential Referral Form.

Starting Out Strong staff provides services in:

Community places
Parks
Homeless shelters
Medical offices
Schools
Our offices
Via Telehealth

How can Starting Out Strong help you?

All services are at no-cost and voluntary.

The Abundant Birth Project

The California Abundant Birth Project (CA ABP) is a guaranteed income program that provides cash during pregnancy. It was developed by Expecting Justice and the community to make birthing healthier and safer for the people facing the greatest risk during their pregnancy journey.

CA ABP provides cash with no strings attached as a strategy to prevent stress during pregnancy. Research shows this is likely to prevent babies from being born too early or too small and can also protect the health of the mother (birthing parent). By providing unconditional cash, mamas have resources to support themselves and their families, and babies have the chance at a healthy start.

California Abundant Birth Project will provide monthly unconditional income supplements to 950 pregnant individuals at highest risk of perinatal health inequities starting in the 1st or 2nd trimester for 12-18 months starting in January 2024.

If selected participants will receive the following monthly cash gift, based on county of residence:

Alameda: $967

For more information to see program eligibility, or to apply go to www.AbundantBirthProject.org

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