Giving Birth In A Pandemic Can Be Isolating. It Doesn’t Have To Be

Article February 2, 2022

Delivery rooms are becoming less crowded. Here's how one family found support for birth in the midst of the pandemic.

Program Provides Free Doulas to Black Women, Who Are Far More Likely to Die From Childbirth Complications

Video February 2, 2022

In Los Angeles County, Black and African American women are four times more likely to die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Their babies are two to three times more likely to die before their first birthdays.

What Every Black Woman Should Know to Have a Healthy and Joyous Birth Presented by Los Angeles African American Infant Mortality and Maternal Prevention Initiative

Archived Webinar February 2, 2022

The KJLH Women’s Health Expo Breakout Session Presented by Los Angeles African American Infant Mortality and Maternal Prevention Initiative

The Tammi Mac Late Show: Maternal Mortality

Video February 2, 2022

A panel of experts are talk about mortality rates with Black mothers and their babies.

Black Families and Infants LA: Resources and Support

Website February 2, 2022

The LA County Department of Public Health is leading a broad African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative to combat the disproportionately high rates of Black/African American infant and maternal deaths countywide. Doulas are part of the solution

Overdue: Medicaid and Private Insurance Coverage of Doula Care to Strengthen Maternal and Infant Health

Case Study February 2, 2022

Doula care, which includes non-clinical emotional, physical and informational support before, during and after birth, is a proven key strategy to improve maternal and infant health. Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement for doula care would increase the availability and accessibility of this type of support and would advance the “Triple Aim” framework of the National Quality Strategy.

ADVANCING BIRTH JUSTICE: Community-Based Doula Models as a Standard of Care for Ending Racial Disparities

Report February 2, 2022

This document will outline the ways in which community-based doula programs in New York State have been strategically implemented to serve families most at risk for poor maternal and infant health outcomes. By elevating human rights and reproductive justice principles, community-led doula support serves as a model for envisioning new approaches to the current maternal health crisis in the US. It will also outline successful elements of community-based doula trainings and practices that would enhance the New York State Pilot and help it meet its ultimate goal of reducing disparities.

Racial Justice in the Child Welfare System: Leadership Leaning into a Core Practice Model

Article January 21, 2022

As race, racism, anti-racism, equity and inclusion become front and center across multiple facets of American life, culture, politics, and institutions, directors across California say now is the time to work together as child welfare leaders to better understand and dismantle dominant and oppressive culture characteristics that exist in the system, both for the benefit of the workforce and for the children and families served.

Racial Justice in the Child Welfare System

Report January 21, 2022

This resource from the Child and Family Policy Institute of California identifies steps to support child welfare directors.

The California Child Welfare Core Practice Model (CPM)

Website January 21, 2022

The California Child Welfare Core Practice Model is a statewide effort to develop and implement a framework to support child welfare practice and allow child welfare professionals to be more effective in their roles. The CPM is intended to guide practice, service delivery, and decision-making.