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Empowering Families • Advancing Health Equity

Thank you for referring a family to The BLACK Collaborative Inc. Our programs provide support in maternal, infant, and family wellness, including breastfeeding education, housing stability, mental health, and connection to local resources. Please complete the form below to help us contact and support the family appropriately.

Our Supporters Make This Work Possible

We extend our deepest gratitude to the partners and sponsors whose generosity fuels the Community Care Closet. Your contributions help us provide essential infant supplies, postpartum support, and wellness resources to families across Cincinnati.

Thank you for standing with us in advancing health equity and building a stronger, healthier community.

Before You Begin

Complete the form below to connect with our team. CHWs, social workers, and organizations can submit on behalf of families with their consent.

Having this information ready can help us serve you faster:

Best contact details (phone, text, or email) and preferred language
Pregnancy or postpartum details (due date or weeks postpartum, if applicable)
Community Care Closet needs (diaper size, formula type, clothing sizes, allergies, or pickup/delivery needs)

What We Offer

Lactation / IBCLC Support
Breastfeeding and chestfeeding help, pumping plans, flange fitting, return-to-work support, and NICU transitions.

Doula & Perinatal Support
Birth planning, labor support, postpartum recovery checks, safe sleep, and newborn feeding guidance.

Parenting & Fatherhood Engagement
Parent education, father/partner involvement, developmental milestones, and strengthening home routines.

Community Care Closet
Diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, hygiene kits, and baby gear based on available inventory and family need.

Social Needs Navigation
Assistance with food access, housing, utilities, transportation, and community resource connections.

Mental Health & Medicaid Navigation
Warm handoffs to counseling or therapy, postpartum mood support, and help applying for or using Medicaid.

How It Works

Submit the referral form: Families, Community Health Workers (CHWs), social workers, and partner organizations can complete the form below. Please include the best way to reach the family and indicate the urgency.

Triage and routing: Our team reviews each request and routes it to the right program—Maternal-Infant Health, Behavioral Health, Social Needs, Youth Services, or the Community Care Closet.

Follow-up: We reach out by phone, text, or email. High-urgency requests are prioritized. Some services depend on funding, eligibility, or inventory.

Eligibility & Service Area

Who We Serve

Pregnant or postpartum individuals
Families with infants and young children
Youth and teen parents
We center Black families and welcome anyone who needs support.

Where We Serve

Greater Cincinnati and surrounding areas.
Some services are virtual or dependent on available resources. If you live outside our service area, we’ll do our best to connect you with a local partner.

Crisis Support (Important)

If you or your child is in danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

For mental health crises, call or text 988 (available 24/7).
For domestic violence support, call 800-799-SAFE (7233).

After You Submit

Confirmation: You’ll receive an on-screen message confirming we received your referral.
Timeline:
- High urgency: 48–72 hours
- Moderate: within 7 days
- Low: within 2–4 weeks (depending on demand and available inventory)

Accessibility & Privacy

We design our programs and forms to be accessible to everyone, including those using screen readers or needing additional accommodations.
Your information is kept confidential and never sold. We only collect what’s needed to coordinate your care. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.
For Partners & CHWs: Community Health Workers and referring organizations should include their contact details in the form and select “Notify referrer after outreach” if they’d like updates once we connect with the family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost?
Most services are free or grant-funded. If a fee applies, we’ll discuss options and a sliding scale before scheduling.
Do I need insurance?
No. We can help you apply for or use Medicaid, but coverage is not required.
Can a CHW or social worker refer me on my behalf?
Yes. We ask referrers to confirm client consent before submitting the form.
How do I request items from the Community Care Closet?
Please let your support member or case manager know. Items are provided based on current inventory and funding.
Do you serve fathers and partners?
Absolutely. Our programs include father/partner engagement and parenting support.