Changes at "Confident Parents, Stronger Families: Community Newborn Care and Postpartum Classes"

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  • +<xml><dl class="decidim_awesome-custom_fields" data-generator="decidim_awesome" data-version="0.14.5"><dt name="textarea-1791493409299-0">What is your idea?</dt><dd id="textarea-1791493409299-0" name="textarea"><div>Magic Mind foundation proposes partnering with the city to offer accessible newborn care and Postpartum classes for expecting parents, new parents, caregivers and aspiring caregivers. Led by Devon Garrison, a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 15 years of experience, these hands-on classes cover Safe sleep, feeding basics, newborn cues, soothing, diapering, hygiene, and postpartum support. Workshops can be held at Community Centers, Libraries, schools and shelters as a 2-3 hour sessions or a short series. city funding would help provide free classes and take-home resources, giving families practical skills, greater confidence, and connections to community support during their baby's first months.</div></dd><dt name="textarea-1791493410531-0">What problem is your idea trying to solve?</dt><dd id="textarea-1791493410531-0" name="textarea"><div>Many expecting parents, new parents, and caregivers lack affordable, practical newborn care education, leaving them feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. Families facing financial hardship or limited support may struggle to access guidance on safe sleep, feeding, soothing, and recognizing newborn cues. This idea addresses that gap through accessible, hands- on community classes and take -home resources that build caregiver confidence, support infant safety, and connect families with postpartum support.</div></dd><dt name="cycle-5-group">Which group(s) does your idea focus on?</dt><dd id="cycle-5-group" name="checkbox-group"><div alt="youth">Youth (under 24)</div><div alt="older-adults">Older Adults (65 +)</div><div alt="public-housing">Public Housing Residents</div><div alt="immigrants-migrants">Immigrants / Migrants</div><div alt="lgbtq-plus">LGBTQIA+ People</div><div alt="unhoused">Unhoused People</div></dd></dl></xml>

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  • +Confident Parents, Stronger Families: Community Newborn Care and Postpartum Classes