Babie-Marie Henriquez is a Case Manager at Every Mother’s Advocate (ĒMA), where she walks alongside mothers in crisis to prevent family separation and foster lasting stability. Her work centers on building individualized service plans, coordinating essential resources like childcare, counseling, legal support, and job readiness programs, all while holding space for healing and dignity.

A typical day may include conducting intake assessments, following up with service providers, creating benevolence or CarePortal requests, and providing hospitality for visiting moms. “No day looks the same,” she says, “but the heart of my work is always about helping moms stay together with their families.”

Her contributions embody the mission of ĒMA, offering compassionate care rooted in dignity, advocacy, and trauma-informed support. One powerful example: Babie developed a parenting group specifically for Haitian Creole-speaking mothers, many of whom had previously felt isolated due to language barriers. In that space, mothers began to open up, find confidence, and form community. “One mom told me that having her second child with EMA’s support was so much easier than her first. That’s the kind of impact that fuels me.”

Babie’s journey to ĒMA is deeply personal. With a background of overcoming her own traumas, she felt drawn to a place that sees and honors women in their brokenness, not as failures, but as resilient beings worthy of support. “I wanted to be part of a team that walks with moms through their darkest moments,” she shares. “That’s what EMA represents.”

Three words to describe Babie? Empathetic. Ardent. Loving. 
Favorite coffee order: Hot Caramel Macchiato with oat milk and a splash of vanilla.
Go-to self-care ritual: Throwing on a fly outfit, dressing her baby like a Baby GAP model, and stepping out with her family for good food and good vibes. “Hot mama, happy baby, and full plates. It’s self-care, but make it a whole vibe.”

Favorite quote: “I can love you and still say no.”