Sante Manman se Sante Pitit
The Sante Manman se Sante Pitit
Program, which translated from Haitian
Creole means “the health of the mother
is the health of the child,” provides
comprehensive prenatal, perinatal,
and neonatal support to the Haitian
community. This program is unique
in that it serves pregnant women, new
parents, and infants up to two years
of age.
The program helps to promote a healthy
pregnancy for the mother by increasing
prenatal care and providing infant and
family counseling. It also aids in avoiding
developmental delays by ensuring that
babies are healthy and helps prevent child
abuse and neglect by making certain that
babies receive adequate care. Parents are
supported in nurturing positive outcomes
for their children by strengthening
their parenting skills and in preventing
psychosocial problems from escalating in
the mother by improving her emotional
health and, therefore, her family.
Our curriculum
- Full health assessment
- Prenatal and postpartum education
- Regularly scheduled home visits
- Breast feeding education
- Tracking baby weight
- Tracking immunizations
- Assessing prenatal and postpartum depression
Our staff
- Our case workers are bilingual and bicultural
- The staff includes a certified nurse
Hours and Fees
- The program operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- The program is offered free of charge
Who is eligible?
Low-income, pregnant Haitian and African American women living in Greater Boston. Single and homeless pregnant women who are also assisted through DTA, WIC and other programs are eligible.
Haitain Multi Service Center
185 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
617) 506-6600
