Strengthening Families and Communities
Photo courtesy of the Johnson Foundation at Wingspread
Families and communities can be a source of support or the cause of stress, for pregnant women and their children. Some of the conditions that may add to the daily wear and tear on African American mothers include:
- Maintaining a household with little or no father involvement
- Dealing with public systems that are disconnected and unfriendly
- Concentrated poverty, high crime rates, poor housing,
- Few transportation options
- Lack of daily simple acts of kindness from neighbors and even strangers