The Healthy Women, Healthy Families (HWHF) initiative uses a multi-pronged approach to improve maternal and infant health and reduce racial disparities in birth outcomes. The initiative provides outreach, education and case management services to high-risk families and women of childbearing age in South Jersey. For the region’s two urban centers, HWHF supports additional services that focus on reducing black infant mortality. Women of color in Camden City and Atlantic City are encouraged to access free doulas services and breastfeeding support provided by the initiative.
Working with community partners throughout the region, the Cooperative expands the reach of the HWHF initiative. Partner agencies offer county-level activities that focus on providing high-risk families and women of childbearing age access to resource information and referrals to community services that promote child and family wellness. Below is a list of partner agencies and their services.
To learn more, email HWHF@snjpc.org.
Atlantic City
Prenatal yoga, childbirth education, breastfeeding support and Baby and Me yoga are available at The Leadership Studio.
Atlantic County
Community events such as baby showers are hosted by AHEART.
Burlington County
Nutrition workshops are offered by the Burlington County Community Action Program.
Camden City
Weekly health education sessions are offered by Rising Leaders Global in partnership with Amvi Niara.
Weekly breastfeeding support groups are held at The Neighborhood Center.
Camden County
Prenatal yoga, childbirth education and breastfeeding support are available at The Village.
Cape May County
Pregnancy support groups are held at the Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro Community Center.
Gloucester/Cumberland County
Post-Delivery Kits are provided by FamCare to new moms after giving birth.
Salem County
Prenatal education sessions are provided by Stand Up for Salem.
