Every Baby Guilford and the Adopt-A-Mom Program

Every Baby Guilford (formerly The Guilford County Coalition on Infant Mortality) was formed in 1991 as an initiative of the Women’s Health Division of the Guilford County Department of Public Health.  Our mission is to ignite and mobilize Guilford County through partnerships and unified strategies to eliminate racial disparities and prevent infant death.  Our vision is that every baby and family will have equitable opportunities and access to achieve the healthiest start in life.

Every Baby Guilford Values

The Holistic Health of Individuals

We acknowledge that birth outcomes are a mirror of our community’s investment in families and work towards creating environments that support lifelong health.

Dismantling Racism

We are disrupting institutionalized racism. By confronting our own biases, we deconstruct the racism in us. In doing so, we recognize it in systems and can identify organizational policies, procedures and practices that result in a higher rate of Black infant death.

A Radically Inclusive, Community Driven Approach

We intentionally bring together residents and organizations, respecting the experiences and perspectives of those most impacted by infant death. Together, we create equitable systems for long-lasting change.

Urgent Action

Our measure of success is the elimination of disparities in infant mortality in Guilford County. The future of our work depends on the actions we take today to transform policies, enhance programs, and be a visible, vocal change agent for our community.

What is infant mortality?

Infant mortality is the death of a child born alive before their first birthday. In Guilford County, the main causes of infant mortality are prematurity/low birth weight, birth defects, and SIDS.

About the Adopt-A-Mom Program

The Adopt-A-Mom Program is sponsored by Every Baby Guilford and coordinates prenatal care for low to medium-risk pregnant women who are not eligible for Medicaid, do not have private insurance to cover the cost of care, and cannot afford to pay out of pocket for care. Patients who wish to enroll in the Adopt-A-Mom Program should contact Elbia Altamirez at 336-641-7513 for an appointment.

The following is a current list of all participating OB/GYN practices in Guilford County who help ensure access to prenatal care for all women by providing prenatal care to Adopt-A-Mom Program participants:

• Cone Family Practice
• Dr. Henry Dorn
• Guilford County Department of Public Health clinics in Greensboro and High Point
• Cone Health Center for Women's Healthcare at Femina
• Cone Health Center for Women's Healthcare at Stoney Creek
• Cone Health Center for Women's Healthcare at Renaissance
• Center for Women's Healthcare at MedCenter Greensboro
• The Adopt-A-Mom Program also negotiates discounted rates for lab work and ultrasounds

Awards and Reporting

The Adopt-A-Mom Program has existed for more than 30 years and has received many awards for being a creative, community driven solution to significant health challenges. The program has a proven record of success, as a best practice program that demonstrates success in improving maternal and child health, improving quality of care, reducing health care costs, an example of excellence in community health improvement, connecting immigrants to existing community resources, and as an inspiration to the state for improving the lives of children and their families in Guilford County.

Every Baby Guilford is a nonprofit organization supported by generous community partners including the following:

• Guilford County
• Guilford County Partnership for Children, Smart Start program

More Information on the Adopt-A-Mom Program:

Elbia Altamirez, Adopt-A-Mom Patient Coordinator, 336-641-7513

On the Organization

Jean Workman, Program Manager, 336-641-6775