Community-Centered Healthcare

Culturally responsive health education, maternal support, and community-based resources designed to help women and families access the care and knowledge they need to thrive.

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Our Approach

Pamoja Women creates culturally and linguistically responsive opportunities for women, parents, and families to learn, connect, and advocate for their health.

Through partnerships with healthcare providers, educators, and community organizations, we bring trusted information and support into spaces where families feel comfortable asking questions, building relationships, and accessing resources.

MEETING FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE

Our Programs

Research & Health Education

Pamoja partners with healthcare and community organizations to provide health education on topics that matter most to the families we serve.

Community Health Education

Monthly educational sessions provide families with accessible information on rotating health topics based on community needs.

Topics include:

  • Diabetes education

  • Cancer prevention

  • Maternal health

  • Other community-identified health topics‍

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BRINGING HEALTH EDUCATION INTO THE COMMUNITY

Parent Education

Parent Education Group

In partnership with Cradle 2 Career, Pamoja hosts monthly parent education sessions facilitated by parent educator Amy Baker.

5:00–6:30 PM • Monthly

Topics include:

  • Child development milestones

  • Positive discipline

  • Early childhood screening

  • Social-emotional health

  • Kindergarten readiness

WHY IT STARTED

The program grew from a community need: supporting families during a period of low preschool enrollment and helping children enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed.

SUPPORTING PARENTS. PREPARING CHILDREN.

Maternal & Doula Support

Through partnerships with Everyday Miracle and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Pamoja supports expecting and new mothers through culturally and linguistically responsive doula education and postpartum support.

Prenatal Support Expecting mothers receive culturally responsive education and support throughout pregnancy, including preparation for birth and motherhood.

Postpartum Support Support continues after birth through:

  • Breastfeeding Support
    Connection to breastfeeding counseling and education.

  • Newborn Care
    Practical guidance for caring for a newborn.

  • Transition to Motherhood
    Support as mothers navigate the physical, emotional, and practical changes of postpartum life.

  • Resource Navigation
    Connections to resources such as WIC and other community supports.

CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE MATERNAL CARE

Our doula program brings culturally and linguistically responsive support to mothers in: SOMALI • ARABIC • SWAHILI • ANUAK

Autism Support

Pamoja's monthly Autism Support Group creates a space for parents and caregivers to connect, learn, and advocate for their children.

Last Friday of each month • Facilitated by Hakima

Topics and support include:

  • IEP education

  • Educational advocacy

  • Understanding available supports

  • Parent-to-parent connection

  • Community resources

BUILDING CONFIDENCE. BUILDING ADVOCACY.