Maternal and Child Health

The Healthy Women Healthy Families (HWHF) Initiative works toward improving maternal and infant health outcomes for women of childbearing age and their families, while reducing racial, ethnic and economic disparities in those outcomes through a collaborative coordinated community driven approach through the use of Community Health Workers and Central Intake Hubs.

Community Health Workers (CHW) are trusted members of the community, who perform outreach and client recruitment within the targeted community to identify and enroll women and their families in appropriate care and provide personalized support. 

Connecting NJ is the new name for New Jersey’s network of service hubs dedicated to providing essential services that help families, and care for children, primarily from pregnancy to age five. Connecting NJ agencies, partners and support systems offer access to information and referrals to local wellness services, including healthcare for mothers and children, early education programs, domestic violence support, addiction treatment, financial assistance, home visiting programs, behavioral health services, and more. As a single point of entry for community members in need, Connecting NJ facilitates connections and simplifies the process of accessing care.