Safe Babies Safe Moms

Program Eligibility

·         Women,18 years or older

·         Mother or child is  Medicaid eligible

·         Pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 2 ½

·         History of substance abuse or use anytime she was pregnant or within the past 6 months

·         Willingness to participate

AND

·         Living in Benton or Franklin county

Helping Women and their Children Become Healthy, Safe and Self-Sufficient

Contact Us

Call - 509.582.0834 or

Fax - 509.582.0164

SBSM Offers

• Intensive case management for pregnant or parenting women until the child reaches 3 years of age.
• Outreach to women who are contemplating substance abuse treatment but not yet ready to engage in services.
• Experienced staff including Public Health Nurses and Social Workers that are trained Case Managers to work with women at least 6 hours each month until their child reaches 3 years of age.
• Government funding to assist with obtaining services.
• Parent education including screening tools such as the Parent Stress Index and the Edinburgh Depression Scale.
• Child development assessments using ASQ or ASQ-SE.
• Assist in obtaining a chemical dependency assessment and support for the client while participating in outpatient substance abuse treatment.
• Support groups that are facilitated by a Case Manager.

Publications or Community Resources

Baby Steps

A hands-on resource for parents and caregivers of babies who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol and other drugs

·         Baby Steps

Other Links

• Resources in Washington State
• Washington Recovery Helpline
• Building Strong Healthy Families
• Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute * University of Washington
• Syringe Safety

Referrals

Printable copy of the Referral Sheet

Brochure

Printable copy of the SBSM Brochure

Classes

Printable sheet of Classes offered at SBSM

Staff

Shelley (supervisor)
509.460.4264
shelleyl@bfhd.wa.gov

Melissa
509.460.4269
melissar@bfhd.wa.gov

Elizabeth
509.460.4266
elizabethe@bfhd.wa.gov

Amanda
509.460.4222
amandam@bfhd.wa.gov

Parenting

Pregnancy

Community