Prenatal Care Guidance

PCG strives to promote the health of pregnant women and their babies, improve birth outcomes, strengthen parent-child bonding and infant development and create a healthy environment for the entire family.

Through home visits, Prenatal Care Guidance (PCG) provides education, support and resources to pregnant women and their families.

Who is Eligible for PCG?

PCG serves low-income, Medi-Cal-eligible pregnant women and their babies (up to 15-months of age) who reside in Contra Costa County. Women must be pregnant at the time of referral.

What Services Does PCG Provide?

Community Health Worker Specialists (CHWS) builds a relationship with new mothers and families to:

• Assist women and their children in gaining access to health coverage and health care
• Promote women's health before, during, and between pregnancies
• Support parents to nurture and bond with their babies
• Strengthen parents' understanding and ability to support the development of their babies
• Link families to appropriate resources and services

All services are free and provided in English and Spanish regardless of immigration status.

Learn more about the Presumptive Education Campaign | Spanish.

How Can a Woman Access PCG Services?

Contact the PCG worker in your area. Call us, we can help!
Private and confidential.

Central County

(Martinez, Pacheco, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga)

East County

(Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Bethel Island, and east to Byron)

West County

(Crockett, Rodeo, Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo, Richmond, El Sobrante, El Cerrito, and Kensington)

Links

Contra Costa Child Care Council
First 5 Contra Costa Children & Families Commission
Child Abuse Prevention Council