Equity Before BirthWe Are Family!
We value building relationships with the families we serve to ensure our programming is not merely transactional but also relational.
Birthing persons with challenges accessing culturally affirming care and those who experience bias and discrimination from our healthcare system; centers Black · Throughout the year
From equitybeforebirth.com/services-2 ↗About this program
We offer several family engagement opportunities throughout the year including:
Listening Sessions, Mama’s Night Out, Group Chat, Community Events
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Who is eligible for We Are Family!?
Birthing persons with challenges accessing culturally affirming care and those who experience bias and discrimination from our healthcare system; we center Black moms and birthing people. Residing in Durham, Johnston, Wake, Orange, or Chatham counties. Pregnant or within 18 months of having or losing an infant
Details
- Who
- Birthing persons with challenges accessing culturally affirming care and those who experience bias and discrimination from our healthcare system; centers Black
- When
- Throughout the year
Run by
Access to Culturally Congruent Care Teams (ACT)We help increase access to maternal healthcare support by covering the cost of doula services, midwifery care, therapy, perinatal education and transportation to doctor appointments.Supplies for Babies to ThriveCovering the cost of essential baby items such as diapers, wipes, cribs and feeding supplies to help families and infants thrive.Liberated Birth Recovery FundThrough the Liberated Birth Recovery Fund we provide a cohort of working families with peer support, wellness coaching, financial literacy and paid leave scholarships.