In partnership with West Side United, we support pregnant people and families with infants (babies under 1 year old) living on the West Side of Chicago. We offer pregnancy and childbirth education, virtual parent support groups and make connections to care in the family’s community.
Letter of Support from Vice President Kamala Harris
We were proud to receive a letter of support from former Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizing the importance of innovative approaches to address the Black maternal and infant health through partnerships like ours.
Program Eligibility
West Side Healthy Parents and Babies (WSHPB) is currently available to residents in the following ZIP Codes:
60607, 60608, 60612, 60623, 60624, 60632, 60639, 60644, 60651.
WSHPB in the News
We are proud to have our work featured in a variety of media outlets, highlighting our commitment to improving maternal and infant health on Chicago's West Side.
Recent Highlights
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Chicago Sun Times featured an op-ed by Ayesha Jaco, Director of West Side United, "Better health care for Black moms, babies takes commitment and compassion"
- Austin Weekly News reporter Jessica Mordacq covered the launch of the WSHPB in "West Side organizations launch resource program for parents, babies"
- Lurie Children's Dr. Shawn Smith, a leader in health equity, wrote "Partnering to Save Lives: Lowering Black Maternal and Infant Death in Chicago"