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Housing Our Newborns, Empowering You (HONEY)

Are you pregnant and experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC? The HONEY program helps connect you to prenatal care, resources, and support during pregnancy and the first months after your baby is born. 

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Our new, innovative program, Housing Our Newborns, Empowering You (HONEY) supports pregnant people experiencing homelessness with connection to prenatal care, pregnancy resources, and care coordination.

Pregnancy during homelessness can make it harder to stay connected to care. The HONEY program helps bridge that gap. 

How HONEY Supports Families 

If you join HONEY, our team supports you throughout your pregnancy and until your baby is six months old. 

Support may include: 

  • Help connecting with prenatal doctors and health care providers 
  • Help accessing transportation, baby supplies, health education, and safe sleep resources 
  • Help scheduling appointments and staying connected to care 
  • Regular check-ins with a HONEY team member during pregnancy and after your baby is born 
  • Home or community visits to meet you where you are  

HONEY Perinatal Care Coordinators (PCCs) work closely with you, your housing provider, and your health care team to make sure you stay connected to care and get the support you need. 

Who Is Eligible for HONEY Services? 

You may be eligible for HONEY if you: 

  • Are pregnant or have a baby younger than six months old 
  • Are connected to a housing provider through the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) or another housing program in DC 
  • Ask your case manager, health care or housing provider to refer you for the program. 
Are you a provider?

Refer a Patient or Client
Health care providers, housing providers, and community organizations can refer eligible patients or clients to the HONEY program. 

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REFERRAL FORM

Are You a Provider Supporting Pregnant Families? 

The HONEY team partners with health centers, housing providers, and community organizations to better support pregnant families experiencing homelessness. 

The HONEY team offers: 

  • Training for health and housing providers 
  • Guidance on supporting pregnant patients experiencing homelessness 
  • Collaboration and shared resources for expectant families

We would love to connect. If you are interested in trainings, partnerships, or learning more about the program, email honey@cohdc.org. 

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