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A pilot project for the March of Dimes- CDC cooperative agreement

Healthy Births Initiative March of Dimes in partnership with the Black Infant Health Program (BIH) and the Faith Based Coalition (FBC) members are helping to prevent Prematurity in the Antelope Valley. A pilot project for the March of Dimes- CDC cooperative agreement

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A pilot project for the March of Dimes- CDC cooperative agreement

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  1. Healthy Births Initiative March of Dimes in partnership with the Black Infant Health Program (BIH) and the Faith Based Coalition (FBC) members are helping to prevent Prematurity in the Antelope Valley. A pilot project for the March of Dimes- CDC cooperative agreement "Reducing Disparities in Premature Birth"

  2. FAITH BASED COALITION MEMBERS BISHOP HENRY HEARNS LIVING STONE CATHEDRAL OF WORSHIP (formerly known as First Missionary Baptist Church) Membership: 3000 PASTOR THOMAS PICKENS, JR. ANTELOPE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER Membership: 1200 BISHOP EDWIN DERENSBOURG UNITED CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH Membership: 1000 PASTOR GEORGE A. TODD AGAPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Membership: 800 PASTOR EDWARD BENSON SHINGING LIGHT WORSHIP CENTER Membership: 150

  3. Health MinistriesEstablished the Health Ministries within the Churches

  4. Purpose • To empower African - American women to have the healthiest pregnancy possible • To decrease the number of African-American babies that die everyday

  5. Health Ministers Recruitment • Two per church selected by the Pastors • Open Communication w/Pastors • Coordinate workshops/classes • Screen prospective clients • Provide referral services • Education Outreach • Attend Monthly planning meetings • Conduct quarterly monthly meeting with all Health Ministers and/or Educators

  6. Cross-training for Health Ministers TRAINING: • Each Health Minister complete Train the Trainer • Receive a Certification / re-certification every year • Implemented workshop among peers and Church • Conduct training workshop with local pregnancy group • Observed in the workshops during the first stages of training

  7. Curriculum Development for Health Ministers Curriculum • Established from an African - American community, doctors, providers, community activist and with the MOD • Health Ministers were the first to implement the curriculum in the FBC Churches • Other education outreach mechanisms: • Developed information bulletin and Materials Kiosks in all Churches • Identify all pregnant women in churches • Public Service Announcements from Pastors and Health Ministers • Every 30 – 60 days Pastors address congregation for participation and comprehension • Participation and for Celebrate Healthy Babies Event

  8. Mentoring, Modeling & Ministry A Former BIH Employee Community Health Outreach Worker (CHOW) Member of FBC ChurchAntelope Valley Christian Center 1st pregnancy Premature 2nd Pregnancy Healthy

  9. Increase Access to Services • Access resources in Church • Transportation • Local within Church • Access Other Resources beyond Churches • Reach all ethnicity and provide platform for additional services • Relationship building with community and advocates • Campaign to get to know local providers and clinics (1st Trimester Campaign) • Refer into Best Babies Collaborative • BIH, El Nido, Healthy Homes, & Nursing Family Practitioner

  10. Building a Referral Network Client Access Reached through the Faith Based Coalition/Health Ministers Best Babies Network Network To determine need and assure access to prenatal, social support and empowerment and other services Additional Referrals Recommend and refer women to other appropriate services that collaborate and partner with within Collaborative and other community resources including: Case Management, Employment , Housing , Schooling and Psychosocial Services

  11. Cultural ChangePastors • Pastors make an announcement to the congregation • Pastors acknowledge/congratulations to pregnant women in congregation • Pastors schedule a consultation with Mom/Dad or Family members involved with baby • New baby! New member! Celebration! • Pastors/Health Minister present certificate to Mom • Celebrate and embrace women and guide them to better choices

  12. Thank you !!!

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