Story perspectives

Safe Baby Safe Moms: Five Years of Impactful Change

1/17/2025

36 5

Summary

Story summary

The Safe Baby Safe Moms program, launched in April 2020 in Washington, D.C., aims to enhance maternal and child health.
Funded by the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation, it addresses health disparities for Black birthing individuals.
Over 70 interventions have been implemented, leading to improved outcomes in low birth weight and preterm births.
As it approaches the end of its five-year period, the initiative focuses on sustainability for continued impact.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Safe Baby Safe Moms program, launched in April 2020 in Washington, D.C., aims to enhance maternal and child health.
Funded by the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation, it addresses health disparities for Black birthing individuals.
Over 70 interventions have been implemented, leading to improved outcomes in low birth weight and preterm births.
As it approaches the end of its five-year period, the initiative focuses on sustainability for continued impact.