Alameda Kids Resource Directory
Agency name:
Alameda County Black Infant Health Program
Program name:
Black Infant Health Program
Program Last Updated: 03/10/2026
Program AKA (also known as): Alameda County Public Health FHS Healthy Start Initiative
Program Description: The Black Infant Health Program (BIH) is designed to empower and support pregnant and parenting African-American women. As part of their efforts to reduce infant mortality and preterm labor in the African American community, BIH provides social support and empowerment in a group setting through intensive case management. BIH participants attend weekly group sessions (10 prenatal and 10 postpartum) designed to help them access their own strengths and set health promoting goals for themselves and their babies. Women can self- refer or be referred by their provider. You can reach Alma Herman by phone at 510-387-0978 or by email at alma.herman@acgov.org. Shamelle Bremond by phone at (510) 618-2019 or email at shamelle.bremond@acgov.org.
Program Website: https://acphd.org/programs-and-services/black-infant-health/
Program Contact(s):
- Agency Name: Alameda County Black Infant Health Program
Phone: 510-387-0978
Email: alma.herman@acgov.org
Address: 1100 San Leandro Blvd San Leandro , CA 94577
Ages Served:
- 0 months - 12 months
- Adults
Services:
- Parent support
