EMPOWERMOMS
The EmpowerMoms Project strengthens maternal and infant health in Mississippi Delta counties through education, monitoring, and culturally responsive care.
FUNDED BY THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
AND PARTICIPANTS
The EmpowerMoms Project is designed to enhance maternal health education and support for pregnant women, provide infant health monitoring for children aged 0 to 3, and train healthcare providers on cultural sensitivity. The project's target area is the MS Delta counties, specifically Bolivar, Coahoma, Humphreys, Leflore, Issaquena, Sharkey, Sunflower, Quitman, and Washington.
OUTCOMES AND IMPACT
The project achieved or made progress toward several short-term goals:
| Outcome | Goal/Target | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Reach | 100 women | 127 women |
| Prenatal Education | Not specified | 576 women |
| Community Outreach | 2 | 7 events completed |
| Mom.Me Mental Health Referrals | 25 goal | 15 referrals met |
Key activities seven community outreach events in the MS Delta by Delta Community Solutions CHWs, two cultural competency trainings by Six Dimensions - Dr. Burse and Project Advocate - Dr. McKnight, and co-hosted three IAMH Maternal and Child Health Coalition meetings.
Equity-Centered Approaches for Families
EQUITY
The project employs a multi-faceted approach to ensure services are accessible and equitable.
Providing free mental health counseling with counselors proactively contacting mothers to schedule at their convenience.
Contact Us
632 Lakeland East Dr., Suite B, Flowood, MS 39232
Office: 601-954-5744
Warmline: (866)-951-5744
Email: hello@momme.rocks
Website: www.momme.rocks
Utilizing Individualized Peer Support specialists for personalized follow-ups, sharing resources, and guiding mothers toward readiness for counseling.
Targeted Community Outreach by traveling directly to target areas for MCH Community Outreach activities in familiar settings.
Community Health Workers (CHWs) providing hands-on navigation for non-medical barriers, including referrals for transportation, WIC, and EPSDT.
Contact
Jackie Hawkins, CEO/Owner
Delta Community Solutions, LLC
601-724-8770 office
Development and implementation of the EmpowerMoms Cultural Competency Training for healthcare providers and birth workers to improve patient-provider communication.