Maternal & Family Well-Being
We support pregnant and postpartum women and their families through compassionate, culturally responsive care.
Services may include doula support, Caring Adult assistance, maternal wellness circles, Self-Care Labs, emotional support, practical help at home, wellness education, and connections to trusted community resources. This work is especially focused on supporting Black mothers and families during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood.
Queens Healing Circle
A monthly gathering that provides a safe space for black women to heal, find community, and grow.
Service providers
Understanding the difference between the types of service providers available to you:
Doula
A trained birth support professional who provides emotional, educational, and non-clinical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
Caring Adult
A trusted, trauma-informed support person who helps participants navigate everyday challenges by providing practical assistance through household support, childcare, transportation, etc.
Wellness Practitioner
A trained or licensed professional who leads restorative wellness services such as massage therapy, mindfulness, sound therapy, creative arts, or movement-based healing practices to support overall well-being.
Caring Adult supports
One-on-one, non-clinical support for prenatal and postpartum women may include:
- Emotional check-ins
- Childcare support
- Grocery shopping
- Transportation assistance
- Household support (e.g. cooking, cleaning)
- Financial literacy support (e.g. generating income, business coaching, credit, taxes, paperwork)