Safe Sleep Campaign
In September 2017, the City launched a safe sleep campaign to address the risk of co-sleeping. Visit www.SafeSleepPhilly.org to learn more.
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Breastfeeding Promotion
One of the best things a mother can do for her newborn is breastfeed. It is not always easy, however. With the proper knowledge and resources, providers can serve a crucial role in helping mothers raise a healthy child through breastfeeding.
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Maternal Mental Health/Substance Abuse Problems
The City and our partners have worked together to raise awareness of mental health and substance use issues and provide access to services. We’ve included below resources on perinatal and post-partum depression, as well as a list of Community Behavioral Health (CBH) contracted providers for families enrolled in Medicaid.
Community Behavioral Health has resources available to help mothers with mental health and substance use issues. Call Member Services at 1-888-545-2600 and request to speak with a maternal mental health expert.
Postpartum Depression Video
This video was created by the organizations participating in the Philadelphia Community Action Network (Phila CAN), a collective impact project. If you would like more information about getting involved in the Phila CAN, or are interested in getting this video to show in your office, please contact Samantha Shuster at Samantha.Shuster@phila.gov.
More resources for mothers, families and supports are also available on the Postpartum Depression Philly website at https://ppdphilly.com/.
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Homelessness Prevention & Diversion
In 2018, the City and nonprofit partners launched the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project to keep families and individuals in their homes. More information and resources are available at www.phillytenant.org.
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Early Intervention for Infants/Toddlers With or As Risk for Developmental Delays
Philadelphia’s Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program serves children from birth to age three with developmental delays. These services are free for the family and can be delivered in the home, community or at the child’s day care. Below are brochures with information on how organizations can refer to Early Intervention, information for families that have been referred, and fact sheets on what the program is.
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Brochure for Families Referred to Early Intervention
Brochure for Families Referred to Early Intervention (Spanish translation)
Information Sheet on Infant Toddler Early Intervention
Information Sheet on Infant Toddler Early Intervention (Spanish translation)
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Early Childhood Education
High-quality early childhood education is a critical component of a improving children’s health. A Running Start – Health, in partnership with A Running Start – Early Learning, seeks to enroll more children in high quality programs. Not sure what makes a program “high quality”? Need help determining eligibility for financial assistance? Check out the resources below!
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Find information on free pre-Kindergarten at www.PHLpreK.com.
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Home Hazards Remediation
As part of the City’s work to reduce hazards inside the home, the health department is raising awareness about lead safety certification requirements and how to prevent lead exposure among young children. More information on lead in Philadelphia and associated programs can be found here.
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Nutrition and Physical Activity
Philadelphia’s Board of Health recently made recommendations to help improve nutrition and promote physical activity in early childhood settings. To learn more about these recommendations for healthy nutrition and physical activity in early childhood, visit the resources page at FoodFitPhilly.org.
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Resource Guide on Recommendations: The Board of Health’s recommendations for parents and caregivers are summarized in this resource guide.
Spanish Resource Guide on Recommendations: The Board of Health’s recommendations for parents and caregivers are summarized in this Spanish version of the resource guide.
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