MomsFirst

MomsFirst is a City of Cleveland program that offers case management and home visiting services to pregnant moms until their baby reaches age one. Women who participate in the MomsFirst program can expect education on topics such as prenatal care, breastfeeding, family planning, and interconceptional care.  MomsFirst can link you to services such as locating a medical home, medical insurance, and assist with transportation to your prenatal and postpartum appointments. The goal of MomsFirst is to reduce the number of babies that die before they are a year old.   MomsFirst wants to help you and your baby have a healthy pregnancy.

How to Apply 

All MomsFirst services are FREE.  To qualify, you must:

• Live in Cleveland
• Be pregnant (its is best to get into the program during the first three months of your pregnancy)
• Be high risk of having problems during your pregnancy, such as
  • little or no prenatal care
  • lack of transportation for appointments
  • need for supportive services
  • depression

Contact MomsFirst at (216) 664-4194.  Have your address and zip code handy when you call.  That will help to refer you to a MomsFirst office in your neighborhood.