Maternal and Child Health Center
Supporting Healthy Pregnancies, Thriving Children, and Stronger Families
The Maternal and Child Health Center at the Hispanic Health Council advances maternal and child health through culturally responsive, family-centered, and community-based care.
Serving families throughout Greater Hartford, the Center provides home visiting, lactation support, parenting education, and connections to essential resources from pregnancy through early childhood.
Care Rooted in Culture, Trust, and Connection
Healthy pregnancies and strong families depend on more than medical care alone. Families also need trusted relationships, accessible education, practical resources, and supportive communities.
Our approach combines culturally and linguistically responsive care with individualized guidance, family engagement, and community partnerships. We work alongside parents and caregivers to reduce barriers to care, strengthen family well-being, and support healthy child development.
Our Programs
Supporting healthy pregnancies, early childhood development, and stronger families through culturally responsive education, home visiting, and community-based support.
Our programs connect mothers, children, and caregivers with guidance, resources, and services that promote health and well-being.
Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
Building Parenting Confidence and Supporting Early Childhood Development
Stronger Families, Stronger Futures provides family-centered support from the prenatal period through a child's fifth birthday.
Using the Parents as Teachers curriculum, the program supports parenting skills, early childhood development, family well-being, and school readiness.
Through individualized guidance and developmental education, families gain practical tools to support their children's growth while strengthening family relationships and creating nurturing home environments.
Comadrona Program
Supporting Mothers and Families from Pregnancy Through Early Childhood
The Comadrona Program provides culturally responsive home visiting, maternal and child health education, and individualized case management to support healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, and family well-being.
Through trusted Community Health Workers, families receive prenatal and postpartum guidance, breastfeeding and nutrition education, child development support, and assistance accessing healthcare and essential community resources.
By addressing each family's unique needs, Comadrona helps strengthen maternal health, promote healthy child development, and connect families with the support they need to thrive.
Breastfeeding Heritage and Pride™
Honoring Culture. Supporting Lactation. Strengthening Families.
Breastfeeding Heritage and Pride is a nationally recognized, evidence-based, peer-led lactation support model developed to provide culturally responsive education and encouragement from pregnancy through the first year postpartum.
Through trained community Peer Counselors, the program has helped families make informed decisions, navigate breastfeeding challenges, and build confidence during early parenthood.
Its approach emphasizes trusted relationships, culturally affirming education, and individualized support for maternal and infant health.
Community Doula Training Program
Empowering Communities Through Culturally Responsive Birth Support
The Community Doula Training Program equips Spanish-speaking community members with knowledge and skills to support birthing individuals and their families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
Training emphasizes emotional, physical, and informational support, cultural responsiveness, and advocacy.
By developing community-based birth support capacity, this initiative seeks to promote positive birth experiences, strengthen family empowerment, and advance more equitable maternal health outcomes.
Our Impact
Making a Difference for Mothers, Children, and Families
Through culturally responsive care, trusted relationships, and community-based support, the Maternal and Child Health Center works to strengthen family well-being and improve access to essential services.
