Structural barriers, racial disparities and fractured systems can lead to poor health in early childhood and inequitable treatment in healthcare. We are focused on Black, expectant mothers, birthing people, children 0-8, and families in Detroit receiving adequate and respectful prenatal care, universal screenings, and intersystem connection to resources. It’s critical for us to implement solutions now that improve birth outcomes for Detroit mothers and babies.
Our steering committee, known as the Detroit Maternal, Child and Family Health Alliance (DMCFHA), comprises 30+ organizations, including healthcare, government, and community-based organizations, working together to connect healthcare and social services agencies, share information, and evaluate results.
