Our Story
About Us

Healthy Babies Project, Inc. (HBP) is a private, not-for-profit, community-based support organization for District of Columbia youth.

Our Mission

We help the poorest District youth build stable lives.


How We Work

We prevent youth pregnancy

We offer life skills training so vulnerable DC youth can make healthy choices

We provide youth support

We offer evidence-based, one-on-one support so pregnant youth can have healthy babies

We promote youth independence

We empower the poorest DC youth with job readiness and advocacy training so they can move out of poverty


 Our Vision

The most vulnerable District youth are healthy and self-sufficient

223

D.C. youth and children were enrolled in HBP services in 2020

82%

Those served who were residents of Wards 5, 7, 8, or homeless/wards of the state

57

Case managed families in 2020

76%

Those served are female

79%

Those case-managed in 2020 were homeless or transient upon intake

31

Years of service to vulnerable D.C. youth and families

core values.

Our values embody where we are as an organization, how we perform our work, and conduct ourselves.

Integrated Care

Women, babies, and families have the best chance for health and well-being when all their needs are addressed: health care, mental health care, substance abuse, educational training, job skills planning, employment, and living situation.

One-on-One Support

People respond to personal attention. Intensive home visits, counseling, and long-term support offer new parents and families the best likelihood for healthy outcomes.

Family

Families are the foundation of our society. We serve all members of the unit – mothers, fathers, children, and others – to help build strong, healthy families.

Community Collaboration

We cultivate reciprocal relationships with community organizations in order to meet our clients’ needs and offer our services to theirs.