Within Early Relational Health we work to promote optimal development in the first 2 years and mitigate adverse childhood experiences, such as child abuse, prenatal substance use, and the impacts of poverty.
Acorns to Oak Trees is a Healthy Families of America affiliate and offers culturally tailored and evidence-based home visitation services. The program is a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach to support families in a holistic manner, recognizing the unique pressures and challenges faced by different communities, including tribal populations. This program not only focuses on child and parent health but also works to foster long-term family and community resilience. Home visits are offered by highly trained professionals and typically begin prenatally or right after the birth of a child and can continue up to the child’s fifth birthday.
The mission of Sonoma HEALs is to promote equity in healthy births for Black babies and their families in Solano and Sonoma County by training doulas and facilitators. The doula training program encompasses a 16-hour curriculum, providing participants with essential knowledge and skills. Additionally, they offer mentorship, workforce development opportunities, continued trainings, and ongoing learning experiences. This holistic approach ensures that participants are well-equipped to support birthing families effectively.
Sonoma HEALs Collaborative is not just a training program; its a year-long journey of collaboration, upliftment, and community support. Their aim is not only to train Doulas and Facilitators but also to empower them to start their own doula businesses and enroll in Medi-Cal, thus expanding access to essential maternal and child health services within the community. They pride themselves on fostering a supportive and encouraging environment that nurtures the growth and development of Black Doulas in Solano and Sonoma County. Through collective efforts and unwavering dedication, they strive to create lasting positive impacts on maternal and child health outcomes for African American/Black families in our community.