How Can You Help?
Casa De Los Angelitos, through its “I.R.I.S.E.” program (Individualized Roadmap to Independence, Resilience, Support, and Empowerment), offers comprehensive services to support black mothers during pregnancy and early motherhood including a new initiative focused on physical health. These programs have distinct focuses and goals:
I.R.I.S.E. Program Overview:
Focus and Goals:
- Holistic healthcare, mental health, and physical health services.
- Return-to-work programs for Black pregnant women and their families.
- Physical Health Program with tailored exercise and nutrition plans lead by an Occupational Therapist
Program Components:
Occupational Therapy: Customized exercise and nutrition plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of each woman’s situation, career goals, housing stability, and childcare needs.
Healthcare: Access to prenatal care, healthcare services, nutrition, prenatal classes, and health insurance assistance.
Doula Services: Providing in-house doula support to assist pregnant women throughout their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period.
Education and Parenting: Parenting classes, workshops, and educational resources for prenatal and postnatal needs.
Case Management: Regular progress checks and plan adjustments by a case manager.
Empowerment: Programs to promote self-esteem, independence, and resilience.
Community Resources: Connections to local resources like food banks and clothing drives.
Childbirth Preparation: Access to childbirth classes.
Transportation: Offering transportation to and from doctor appointments and labor and delivery.
Career Development: Career counseling, job placement assistance, resume-building, and networking.
Financial Stability: Budgeting plans, financial literacy resources, and assistance with government benefits and child support.
Child Care: Arrangement of childcare services, connection with local providers, and parenting skills education.
Housing Stability: Assistance in securing stable housing post-stay, including affordable housing resources and rental assistance.
Legal Assistance: Legal referrals on custody, child support, and housing rights.
The program’s design remains flexible, adapting to each woman’s unique situation, with regular reviews and collaboration with local organizations to enhance the support network.
