Perinatal Wellness Taskforce
To make the perinatal period a priority by advancing birth and health equity for birthing people, infants, and families from preconception through postpartum. We align data, strengthen policy, develop the perinatal workforce, and build referral pathways so every family receives coordinated, whole-person care.
- Access & Infrastructure: Assess community needs, map services, build partnerships, and secure sustainable funding so families can reach care
- Workforce: Grow and train the perinatal workforce, including doulas, midwives, and community health workers
- Policy & Systems Alignment: Advance policies and shared standards that improve quality, safety, and continuity of care, including workplace supports for pregnant and postpartum workers
- Data & Accountability: Use shared data and benchmarks to track access, quality, equity, and outcomes
- Whole-Person Care: Build closed-loop referral pathways with screening and follow-up for mental health, substance use, and social needs, including employment and economic stability
- Replication & Scale: Document the Fresno model so it can be adapted and replicated in counties across California
Cross-Sector Partners, One Shared Goal
The Perinatal Wellness Taskforce is the cross-sector action body of California's Perinatal Hub. Health plans, hospitals, public agencies, home-visiting programs, community-based organizations, cultural brokers and lived-experience leaders meet monthly to align local priorities, share data, identify gaps in care and coordinate solutions that improve how families move through the perinatal care system. Our goals are organized under three pillars: access to care, infrastructure and workforce; quality improvement and safety; and whole-person care delivery.
Meeting Dates & Agenda
Fresno, CA 93710
Proposed Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Partner Updates and Announcements
Defining Partnership: What Partnership Means Among Stakeholders
Partnership Agreements (MOUs) and Care Pathways: Ensuring continuity of services and reducing duplicate screenings and data collection
Data Collection
Planning the December Meeting Agenda: Closed-Loop Referral
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas are posted here before each meeting. Dates can occasionally shift around holidays, so please RSVP to confirm.
Our Cross-Sector Taskforce Network
Health plans, hospitals, public agencies, community-based organizations, home-visiting programs, cultural brokers and lived-experience leaders from across Fresno County come together each month to connect families with care and support.
Become a Partner
Join the Perinatal Wellness Taskforce. We meet the first Wednesday of each month and welcome new partners.