For This New Mom, a Doula was the Key to Joyous Childbirth
August 23, 2021 When Terika Hameth found out she was pregnant last year, her initial joy was soon overwhelmed by anxiety. “I thought, ‘What if I die?’” she said. Her fear was not misplaced. Black women in Los Angeles County are four times more likely to die from...
Black Breastfeeding Week is August 25-31!
August 3, 2021 When it comes to breastfeeding, racial equity is an issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control, fewer than 60% of Black mothers have ever breastfed compared to 75% of white mothers. Breastfeeding builds immunities, is free and provides...
A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Build More Equitable Family- and Child-Serving Systems: An Analysis of the 2021-2022 State Budget
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At the Core of Our Work: Families With Young Children
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July 8, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary
July 29, 2021 Los Angeles...
Home Visitors Tap Resilience and Adaptability to Thrive in a Tough Year
June 29, 2021 If there is a silver lining to the...