JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO END THE INJUSTICE OF BLACK INFANT AND MOM DEATHS IN LA COUNTY.

ABOUT SLA/SB CAT

The South Los Angeles/South Bay African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team (CAT) is a collaborative partnership between the Los Angeles County Health Agency, community-based organizations, health care providers, community residents, faith-based organizations, and community businesses united in one purpose: to end African American/Black infant and maternal mortality in the South Los Angeles/South Bay community.

Mission Statement

To reduce African American/Black infant and maternal mortality in South Los Angeles/South Bay by addressing the impact of racism, catalyzing community action, and promoting wellness and equitable healthcare strategies for African American/Black families.

Vision Statement

We strive to create systemic change to ensure that every African American/Black woman, infant, child, and man lives wholly and thrives; is treated with dignity and respect, and has access to unbiased, humane, and equitable services that support and enhance their health and well-being.

Contact SLA/SB CAT:

Adjoa Jones at [email protected] 

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

SLASB AAIMM CAT - 5th Annual Community Baby Shower 

TIME ⏰: 10am – 1pm
LOCATION 📍: MLK Behavioral Health Center  (12021 S. Wilmington Ave. Bldg #18  LA, CA 90059)

IN PARTNERSHIP 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽: South LA South Bay AAIMM CAT, BIH, DPH, Black Women for Wellness, Cinnamoms, CA Abundant Birth Project, Planned Parenthood and more!

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RESOURCES: 

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NEWS:

Join dozens of businesses in Los Angeles County that have pledged to be a designated Safe Space for mothers and birthing persons to feed their babies. Fill in your information below, and we can provide you with a window decal, tabletop tent(s), or poster to place in your business* and add you to our Safe Space directory

Your support helps create a healthy and joyous start to Black babies’ lives by joining us in our mission to ensure that every space is a Safe Space for Black women/birthing persons to breast/chestfeed. 

*While supplies are available.