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Babies don't come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse

Cory Turner

July 23, 2024 |

NPR |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jefferson County, Oregon

Family Connects offers free home visits from trained nurses for families with newborns in an effort to increase access to care and reduce infant and new mother mortality rates. The nurses conduct a medical exam and then provide support, guidance and answer any questions the new parents may have. Family Connects found that mothers who participated in the program were 30% less likely to experience postpartum depression or anxiety.

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A Lifeline for Struggling New Mothers in Philly

Lindsey Norward

July 10, 2024 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Nurse-Family Partnership program connects low-income, first-time mothers with nurses who provide pre-and post-natal support. The nurses visit mothers at home until the child turns two, teaching skills to promote the baby’s development and manage the stress of parenthood. Research shows participating in the program leads to a reduction in child abuse, improved school readiness for children and increased rates of employment for mothers.

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Parent Cafe program gives residents guidance, chance to connect

Jasmine Hall

May 31, 2024 |

Daytona Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Volusia, Florida

Pioneered by Be Strong Families, Parent Cafes offer safe spaces for parents and caregivers to discuss the highs and lows of raising children. The cafes offer guidance and a sense of community, as parenting can feel lonely and isolating. Parent cafes have reached thousands of people since emerging in 2007, and 96% of participants say the cafes feel like safe places where they can learn.

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Day care, baby supplies, counseling: Inside a school for pregnant and parenting teens

Neal Morton

May 28, 2024 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Spokane, Washington

Lumen High School enrolls pregnant and parenting teens, providing a “learn-as-you-go” approach to learning that makes it possible for them to parent and stay in school. The school provides full-day child care, free baby supplies, mental health counseling and other supports to help get students to graduation day. All the Lumen High School students who graduate have been accepted into college, with 95% enrolling or choosing to start working within the six months after graduation.

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El modelo de escuelas comunitarias en Aurora sirve de ejemplo mientras el interés crece en el estado

Yesenia Robles

April 23, 2024 |

Chalkbeat |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Aurora, Colorado

Las escuelas comunitarias se enfocan en usar a socios comunitarios para abordar las necesidades integrales de las familias; trabajan con organizaciones para evaluar la vista de los estudiantes en la escuela, ayudar a los padres para que aprendan cómo continuar las lecciones en sus hogares, y reunar a las familias para que compartan sus diversas culturas. El año pasado en Colorado, atendieron a más de 4,700 personas en los eventos, y líderes dicen que los estudiantes cuyas familias participan están demostrando mejores resultados en comparación con aquellos cuyas familias no participan.

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Doctors Take On Dental Duties to Reach Low-Income and Uninsured Patients

Kate Ruder

April 10, 2024 |

KFF Health News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Several doctors are working together to integrate oral health into medical checkups for children, pregnant women and others who can’t afford or access a dentist. With the help of a five-year, $6 million federal grant, a team of doctors and dental hygienists has trained 250 primary care providers in how to provide oral health care in several states, allowing patients to access dental care during regular checkups.

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How a Billings court is putting the Indian Child Welfare Act into action

Mara Silvers

February 16, 2024 |

Montana Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Billings, Montana

The Family Recovery Court works with Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) eligible child welfare cases to help parents enter recovery and find stability to reconnect with their children. The Court also provides parents with several resources to support them throughout the process including peer support from specialists and other parents who have completed the program. Of the 10 parents currently participating in the program, six have been reunited with their children.

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Productive Discomfort: A Job Training Program for Single Moms That Centers Mental Health

Anna Sale

December 06, 2023 |

WNYC |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Wyoming

A job training program for single moms experiencing poverty, called Climb Wyoming, runs 14, 12-week training sessions per year. The program provides wraparound support for the moms alongside the skills training, including mental health support, life skills training, and help navigating the criminal justice system.

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No Place For Discrimination: These Traditional Leaders Are Standing Up For SGBV Survivors In Their Communities

Rukaiyatu Idris

December 05, 2023 |

The Solutions Paper |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

Groups like Women in New Nigeria and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN), in collaboration with local leaders, are addressing stigma and providing support services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violencev(SGBV). These groups educate survivors on the violence they endured, provides them with a safe space to rest and engages them in the community to fight feelings of isolation SGBV survivors often face.

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Community Regional offering breastfeeding education and resources to Valley mothers

Amanda Aguilar

September 26, 2023 |

KFSN-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Fresno, California

The Mother's Resource Center provides resources, education and a support system for women working to breastfeed their newborns. The Center has been open for 15 years — though it's recently been seeing an increase in moms in need of services — and all services and resources are available to mothers at an adjustable fee depending on their financial situation.

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