Supporting Child and Family Well-being

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Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership is participating in a month-long, statewide campaign for National Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP Month). This is a time to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen the well-being of every child. We can prevent child abuse by removing and challenging barriers to healthy parenting. At Healthy Families Central Harlem, we’re proud to be part of this movement for change.

We believe in communities where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed. Before any crisis occurs, every community member plays a role in making sure children have safe, nurturing experiences and families have the resources they need—when they need them most.

This month is dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse and neglect, while highlighting upstream solutions that address the root causes—like poverty, systemic inequities, and lack of support. CAP Month is also a time to explore how we can better serve children and families disproportionately impacted by the child welfare system through culturally responsive care and purposeful prevention.

Above NMPP's Healthy Families Staff

What Is Healthy Families Central Harlem?

Healthy Families is a voluntary, community-based program that partners with parents to build a strong foundation for children—ensuring they grow up happy, healthy, safe, and school-ready. We provide free in-home support from pregnancy through early childhood, continuing until a child enters Head Start or reaches age 5.

Our goal is to:

✔️ Help parents bond with their child

✔️ Support healthier pregnancies and births

✔️ Strengthen parenting skills and child development knowledge

✔️ Promote positive family relationships

✔️ Connect families to community services and resources

✔️ Prepare children to thrive in school

To enroll, participants must be pregnant or have a child under 3 months old. Some exceptions may apply.

What We Do for Families



Healthy Families offers personalized, family-focused support that meets parents where they are. Here’s how we make a difference:

👶 We identify developmental or health concerns early and help address them

🎨 We guide parents in creating fun, enriching activities that promote learning through play

💞 We strengthen bonding and emotional connection between parent and child

🎯 We help families create realistic goals and build tools for long-term self-sufficiency

🧰 We connect families with vital services: education, employment, healthcare, baby supplies, early intervention, and more

📍 Serving: 10026, 10027, 10029, 10030, 10031, 10037, and 10039

📞 Contact Us: 917-549-5609

127 West 127th, Third Floor, New York 10027

212-665-2600