The Ethics of Perinatal Care for Black Women: Dismantling the Structural Racism in “Mother Blame” Narratives
This article describes the ethics of perinatal care for black women, including how social determinants of health, health disparities, and health inequities affecting women contribute to poor outcomes among their children. This resource provides tools to dismantle structural racism specific to “mother blame” narratives.
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Held and Housed: Webinar Recording
Archived Webinar November 3, 2026
This September 2026 webinar gave participants an in-depth look at the human toll homelessness takes on maternal and child health and how, with the right support, families can flourish.
Held and Housed Webinar: PPT Deck
Archived Webinar November 3, 2026
This September 2026 webinar gave participants an in-depth look at the human toll homelessness takes on maternal and child health and how, with the right support, families can flourish.
Systems in Sync: What Seven States Learned About Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness
Blog September 24, 2026
Teams from seven states spent six months exploring how systems can work together to support infants, toddlers, and parents experiencing homelessness.