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Vanessa Font wants to volunteer 2021-04-30 13:57:37 -0700
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"We are the Village" Pledge to Help End Black Infant and Maternal Deaths
We all can come together and be a village of support for Black mothers, infants and families. Join us in ending the injustice and tragedy of Black infant and maternal deaths in LA County.
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1. Advocate for respectful and unbiased treatment of Black women by providers.
2. Spread the word about ways for Black women to receive the support they deserve to assist them in having healthy and joyous births, and for them and their child(ren) to enjoy good health.
3. Get involved, by either attending a meeting in my community, telling others about the issue, or sharing resources available at www.blackinfantsandfamilies.org
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Vanessa Font wants to volunteer 2021-04-30 13:54:34 -0700
South LA & South Bay (SPAs 6/8)
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 StatementTo 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 StatementWe 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] and Cheryl Branch at [email protected]
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Vanessa Font commented on 2 Black Midwives Opened A South LA Facility With The Goal Of 'Empowered' Births 2021-03-16 15:08:48 -0700So awesome!!!!!!!!!!! You are an inspiration to all of us working in the birth community. Thank you for shining the light so bright to illuminate the serious work that is needed for safe birthing in the black community. I will be cheering you on with gusto! :)
Vanessa Font
Health Practitioner, Corporate Wellness Consultant, Postpartum Specialist, Maternal & Pediatric Health Advocate