Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network: Detroit

About WIN Network

The Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network: Detroit supports moms and families during pregnancy, birth, and 1 year postpartum. Through a partnership with Henry Ford Health Women’s Health, WIN Network participants get more time with their care team, one-on-one support from a Community Health Worker, and education to prepare for birth and postpartum.

WIN Network provides Enhanced Group Prenatal Care (GPC) using the nationally recognized CenteringPregnancy® curriculum. Care is delivered by Henry Ford Health Certified Nurse Midwives, alongside WIN Network Community Health Workers, creating a supportive, team-based experience for families.

WIN Network is proud to be the first program in the nation to use Community Health Workers as co-facilitators of the CenteringPregnancy model, strengthening care through education, advocacy, and trusted community support.

This program is currently offered at Henry Ford New Center One, with plans to expand to additional Henry Ford Health locations in 2026.

The Inspiration

Improve infant mortality rates for families in Detroit

We support mothers and the people who care for them—partners, grandparents, sisters, and friends—to help babies grow and thrive beyond their first birthday. Using caring and innovative approaches, Community Health Workers (CHWs) walk alongside new and expecting mothers, connecting them to resources and quality health care every step of the way.

Inspire Healthy Births

Improve equity in birth outcomes

We are the nation’s first program to pilot an enhanced model of group prenatal care led by both Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Certified Nurse Midwives. Mothers are grouped by similar due dates and learn together using the Centering Pregnancy® curriculum, with added focus on the social factors that impact health. CHWs also provide home visits and ongoing support, connecting families to helpful resources through a baby’s first birthday.

Inspire Connections

We support pregnant women, fathers, and their support teams in their communities.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) guide expecting moms through pregnancy, share trusted health information, host community events, and lead educational sessions focused on healthy living, pregnancy planning, social needs, and overall well being.

Inspire Learning

CHWs inspire understanding between patients and providers by improving women’s health knowledge and decision-making.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) help build trust and understanding between patients and providers by supporting women in learning about their health and making informed choices. As part of the Detroit Regional Infant Mortality Reduction Task Force, we work as a learning collaborative grounded in healthcare equity. Through ongoing training, shared data, and participant stories, we regularly reflect and learn together at quarterly meetings and other forums.