The Black Infant Health Program of the Kern County Department of Public Health coordinates a series of forums taking place in February on social support and empowerment that helps pregnant women in reducing the chances of their children being born underweight. This increases the likelihood that she will give birth to an infant above the minimum desired weight of 5.5 pounds. These sister-friends become part of the extended family for women in the program.
Women can join the sessions at any point in the series.
The series is repeated regularly, enabling women that join midway in the series to attend other sessions later. Come share your thoughts and ideas with other pregnant and parenting women. You don't have to come alone. Transportation can be provided if arrangements are made before the group sessions.