Perinatal Wellness Taskforce
Building a thriving Perinatal Ecosystem in Fresno County by strengthening workforce and system capacity, advancing birth equity, and connecting families to comprehensive support across the perinatal journey.
- Expand access to care and grow the perinatal workforce, including doulas, midwives and community health workers
- Strengthen infrastructure and referral pathways so families reach the right care quickly
- Improve quality and safety through shared data and proven patient safety practices
- Deliver whole-person care, with screening and follow-up for mental health, substance use and social needs
- Advance birth equity through culturally responsive, community-centered care
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 work focuses on data-driven decision making, community alignment through policy, training and education, and workforce development.
Meeting Dates & Agenda
Fresno, CA 93710
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions: Perinatal Birthing Pathways Data Collection Strategies · Dr. Alexandra Addo-Boateng
Update: Doula Safety Measures · Zurrie Addo-Boateng
Healthy Families America: Program Overview, Referrals and Partnership · Angela Gutierrez & Koinonia Family Services Team
Collecting and Analyzing Data for Social Impact · Dr. Karen Crozier, Jewel of Justice
Planning the November Meeting Agenda
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.