Pregnancy and Infant Support
Pregnancy Support
Medical Care and Social Services
Birthright Pittsburgh
Provides the following Support to mothers:
Matarial Support:
Community Resources, such as prenatal medical care,
legal, housing and educational resources
Practical Support
Insurance Assistance
Childcare
Transportation Assistance
Job Search and Application Assistance
Parenting Support
Pregnancy Support
Free Pregnancy Tests
Adoption Information
Maternity and Baby Clothes
160 N. Craig Street, Suite 116
The Omega Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Local Office: 412-621-1988
24/7 chat: www.birthright.org
hope@birthrightofpittsburgh.org
Healthy Start Pittsburgh
Healthy Start Inc. supports women, children, fathers, families and communities through comprehensive community-based programming, systems coordination, advocacy, research and training. Our programming spans Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. We are part of a network of more than 100 community-based Healthy Start projects across the United States. Our goal is to make sure all families have access to affordable, quality care to improve maternal and child health outcomes and quality of life.
Healthy Start offers many services, please review their website for full information.
400 N. LEXINGTON STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15208
Phone : +(412) 247-4009
Email : info@hsipgh.org
Catholic Charities Pittsburgh
Roselia Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services
Catholic Charities supports women who are pregnant, possibly pregnant, and mothers and fathers with children under two years old.
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one time need eg diapers/baby clothes Baby boxes –
clothing, baby supplies will deliver -
1 appt - car seat fitting, pack n play safety info
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longer term – pregnancy support/parenting support classes counseling
Call 412-456-6999 for general information or the county office where you live.
Allegheny County 412-456-6948
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP )
Pennsylvania's program to provide health coverage to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Regardless of the reasons your children might not have health insurance, CHIP may be able to help you.
Apply through COMPASS:
Call the COMPASS Helpline 1-800-692-7462
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday
Touching Families
Touching Families, Inc. is a private, non profit, social service partner committed to enhancing the lives of all family members. We believe in keeping children with their family, with the intent of preserving rich cultural contexts and bonds of kinship. Touching Families, Inc. was established in 2001 to support the needs of families and communities. The program many of our FIN families will need is the FACT program, which is family learning based. They also have a mobile medical unit and summer food programs for families with children.
Contact info:
35 Grant Ave
Duquesne, PA 15110
Phone: 412.461.338
Fax: 412.461.339
Email: info@touchingfamilies.org
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is dedicated to helping low-income families become independent while they receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. TANF is also referred to as cash assistance.
The TANF program provides money to help:
Pregnant women
Dependent children and their parents who live with them
Dependent children and other relatives who live with them and care for them
Apply through COMPASS
Call the COMPASS Helpline 1-800-692-7462
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday
APP:
myCOMPASSPA
WIC ( Women, Infants, Children)
The Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC serves the following Pennsylvania residents:
Pregnant women.
Breastfeeding women, for up to one year postpartum.
Women up to six months postpartum, who are not breastfeeding.
Infants and children under 5 years old, including foster children.
To Apply:
Call the toll-free WIC Hotline 1-800-WIC-WINS
Transportation for
Pregnant Women
Medical Assistance Transportation (MATP)
The Travelers Aid MATP program assists Allegheny County residents who receive medical assistance insurance to billable medical services. Consumers must be deemed eligible by Travelers Aid and MATP, must reside in Allegheny County and must verify all services to receive assistance. If you live in Allegheny County and are receiving Medicaid, you may be eligible for free public transportation (bus, subway, incline) ahead of time tickets, or reimbursement for your use of public transportation/private vehicle, or free door-to-door service when medically necessary via a shared ride.
Call 1-888-547-MATP (6287) Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Mobile Moms Safety Net
The Mobile Moms Safety Net is designed to assist women who are experiencing difficulty in attending their prenatal appointments, but do not attend a network Mobile Moms location.
All of the criteria and assistance for Mobile Moms Safety Net is the same as Mobile Moms, but will be provided through the mail.
Please call (412)281-5474 to inquire or apply for Mobile Moms Safety Net.
Mobile Moms
Travelers Aid's first local program, Mobile Moms was designed to assist pregnant women with transportation to prenatal appointments and other related appointments. There is no residency (the program does utilize the Allegheny County Pittsburgh Regional Transit system) or income requirement, and no charges or fees.
How to apply:
Potential enrollees can inquire and apply onsite at a participating network location (please see accompanying list). If the consumer does not attend a network location, they may apply for the Mobile Moms Safety Net mail program by contacting the Travelers Aid main office at (412)281-5474.
Participating locations:
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Lawrenceville Family Health Center (3937 Butler Street, Lawrenceville, PA 15201)
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Magee Womens Hospital (300 Halket Street, Oakland, PA 15213)
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Midwife Center (2831 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)
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Shadyside Family Health Center (5215 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, PA 15232)
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West Penn Multi-Specialists - 1307 Federal Street, Northside, PA 15212
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West Penn Hospital
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(4800 Friendship Avenue, Bloomfield, PA 15224) - Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Unit, Women's Behavioral Unit, Perinatal HOPE Program, Seasons OB-GYN
Material Resources
Furniture, Clothing, Diapers
Angel's Place
Pittsburgh
Location: Swissvale/Northside
Mission:
Support for single parents attending school eg child care, resources
Contact:
North Side Center & Administrative Offices
Jennifer Leck, Operations Director
2615 Norwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
P. 412.321.4447
F. 412.321.0112
Email: info@angelsplacepgh.org
Swissvale Center
Beth Banas, Executive Director
2538 Woodstock Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
P. 412.271.2229
F. 412.271.1445
Western PA Diaper Bank
The Diaper Bank has diaper distribution with partners throughout the county. Below is a list provided, please check the main diaper bank website for the most up to date info.