The Black Infant Health Program provides services to American-born African American women for the purpose of eliminating the disproportionate rate of African American infant mortality in the Sacramento County community. African American women experience two-and-a-half times the rate of infant deaths compared to other racial and ethnic groups in our community.
The Black Infant Health Program provides a support group that encourages empowerment and social support in the context of a life course perspective. In addition, social service case management is provided to ensure access to community and health-related services. The services provided by the Black Infant Health Program are done in a culturally-relevant manner that respects the woman’s beliefs and cultural values while promoting overall health and wellness. Support group sessions cover the following topics:
The Black Infant Health Program is established through funding from the California Department of Public Health's Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Program. Program services are provided to African American women 16 years and older who are pregnant or with infant through 1 year postpartum residing in Sacramento County.
