We support at-risk women and families
Classes

We provide services, pregnancy support, and parenting support for at-risk D.C. women and families.

Promote your heritage by promoting a healthy change in your community! Eat healthier, exercise and get your preventative health screenings.

Register for all classes by calling (202) 396-2809 or sending an email to hbpprograms@gmail.com

  • All classes are held at 4501 Grant St NE, Washington, DC 20019.
  • Call (202) 396-2809 for help with transportation or childcare
  • Please note that HBP follows DC Public School closings for inclement weather



Sisters Informing Healing Living and Empowering

SIHLE Program

Our SIHLE Program, is a peer-led social-skills training intervention aimed at reducing HIV sexual risk behavior among sexually active, African American teenage females, ages 14-18. SIHLE emphasizes ethnic and gender pride and enhances awareness of HIV risk reduction strategies such as abstaining from sex, using condoms consistently and having fewer sex partners.

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Teen Parent Empowerment Program

Every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

TPEP is a 12-week series program covering the following topics:

  • Learn and share discipline and communication strategies
  • Prepare for everyday issues that confront a teen parent
  • Find out how to find the balance parenting, school, and work
  • Be trained in financial awareness, career options, and education planning
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Making Proud Choices

With the support of DC Campaign Pregnancy Prevention, HBP to begin educating the youth about STD, HIV and pregnancy prevention. This year we have selected Making Proud Choices! An Evidence-Based, Safer-Sex Approach to Teen Pregnancy and HIV/STD Prevention designed to give adolescents the tools they need to reduce their risk of unintended pregnancy, HIV and other STDs. The goal is to increase knowledge and perceptions of personal vulnerability, develop positive attitudes toward safer sex, and build the skills and confidence needed to abstain successfully or to use safer sex practices willingly and effectively if they choose to be sexually active. This program is for DC youth ages 11-13 years old. Please feel free to email any questions or concerns about SIHLE or Making Proud Choices to Jazmine Brazier, Youth Services Coordinator at jbhealthybabiesproject@gmail.com.

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Ready For Baby

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm

Ready for Baby Class is for pregnant and recently delivered mothers.

  • Prepare for birth
  • Labor and delivery,
  • Prenatal yoga
  • Reducing stress during pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding basics
  • Doula information and so much more!
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Free Walk-in Pregnancy Test

Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

All are welcome!

Donation Closest

Monday through Wednesday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Donations gratefully accepted: diapers, new bottles, baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition, wipes, and financial gifts. Open to everyone.