Parent and Child Enrichment Program

P.A.C.E. provides marginalized pregnant women and their families the tools and skills needed to access resources and services that aid the management of their pain and mental health through natural, non-addictive means.

P.A.C.E. educates pregnant women about negative risks and side-effects of taking schedule I, II, III, and IV drugs (e.g., opioids, psychotropic, stimulants/depressants). Women are connected to resources and options as alternatives to prescription medication. P.A.C.E. participants are taught the importance of maintaining a suitable diet, exercise regimen and healthy habits as tools to manage stress and pain instead of taking prescription medications. The PACE provides women support and encouragement during motherhood through educational workshops, group wellness events, nutrition check-ins, and community gatherings that spread awareness and encourage women to prioritize their own physical and mental health issues in order to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. P.A.C.E helps mothers via financial assistance, community networking, and resource consolidation. Women will be supported and championed as they develop new techniques and strategies for maintaining healthy habits during their gestation period and throughout motherhood.

Testimonials

Since inception in November 2021, P.A.C.E. has successfully completed 73 expectant women from the program. These women shared that they feel equipped to raise their family because of the information and skills learned during their participation in the program. Additionally, P.A.C.E. continues to host community baby showers and have provided over 150 families with essential baby supplies like diapers, wipes, bottles, clothing, car seats, and scrollers. P.A.C.E. is committed to birthing healthy babies!