BabyCare

Nursing Program for Mothers and Young Children With Unique Social and Medical Risks
Page updated on February 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Medicaid-eligible clients who live in the City of Alexandria and have unique social/medical risks may be referred.
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What is Alexandria's BabyCare Program?

The BabyCare program is a Medicaid approved program provided by the Alexandria Health Department to foster safe and healthy pregnancies and healthy babies by coordinating services and providing education. BabyCare services are provided by Health Department Public Health Nurses, experts in the health of mothers and children. Our services include:

  • Case management services (like recommending and/or arranging other available support services) 
  • Home visits to help you meet your health goals
  • Pregnancy care including education classes, nutrition services, and health monitoring
  • Infant/Child care including developmental screening, breastfeeding support, and health and safety teaching

For more information about our BabyCare Program, check out our video and brochure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for BabyCare in Alexandria?

To be eligible, clients must live in the City of Alexandria, be eligible for Medicaid, and have social risks and medical risks listed below.

Social RisksMother's Medical RisksChild's Medical Risks
  • Current/history of substance abuse
  • History of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
  • Unstable living conditions or shelter
  • CPS involvement or history
  • Lack of support systems
  • Previous fetal or infant death
  • History of Chronic Disease
  • Pregnancy complications: 
  • Current pregnancy with a birth defect or genetic condition
  • History of depression or other mental illness
  • History of infectious disease
  • Age 18 or younger
  • Multiparity < 20 years old
  • Failure to thrive
  • Premature birth or low birthweight
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Significant medical conditions
  • Substance exposed newborn
  • Developmental delay concern or diagnosis

How do I sign up for the BabyCare Program?

The BabyCare Program is available to pregnant women and children under the age of two who are enrolled in Virginia Medicaid or most Virginia Medicaid Managed Care programs.

If you are eligible (see above) and enrolled in one of these plans, have a question, or want to participate, call the BabyCare Coordinator at 703.746.4940.

Contact

If you have any questions about the BabyCare program, your prenatal care or the care of your infant, call the BabyCare Coordinator at 703.746.4940.